Dr. Shyam Patel
Areas of Expertise
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
FellowshipOphthalmology
Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Residency
MD
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Medical SchoolMBA
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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