Dr. Shyam Patel

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Garden City, NY

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Surgery with Premium IOLs
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL)
Corneal Transplantation (PKP/DSAEK/DMEK)
Pterygium Excision
Keratoconus Management
Infectious Keratitis Care

About Me

Shyam A. Patel, MD, MBA, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon. He specializes in restoring clarity and comfort for patients with corneal disorders and in reducing dependence on glasses through modern laser vision correction. Dr. Patel emphasizes patient education, walking people through their options—from advanced cataract lens choices to the best approach for complex corneal disease—so they can make confident decisions.

Dr. Patel earned his MD and MBA at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completed ophthalmology residency at Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, and pursued fellowship training in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. He has presented and published on surgical techniques and outcomes, reflecting his commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Training

  • Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery

    Eye Consultants of Atlanta

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Stroger Hospital of Cook County

    Residency
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

    MD

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • MBA

    UAB Collat School of Business

    Masters / PhD

Awards & Honors

  • Jane Knight Lowe Medical Scholarship

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
GA, IL, NY
License Numbers
82826, 125066242, 302791

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