Dr. Shyamanga Borooah

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
San Diego, CA

Areas of Expertise

Inherited Retinal Disease
Flashes and Floaters
Retinal Hemorrhage
Complex Retinal Disease Requiring Electrophysiology

About Me

Dr. Shyamanga Borooah is a retina specialist at UC San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute with a focus on inherited retinal disease and macular degeneration. After medical school at Imperial College London and ophthalmology residency training in South East Scotland, he completed advanced retinal fellowships, including prestigious training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. As an Associate Professor, he cares for adults and children with genetic retinal conditions as well as patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other complex retinal disorders. His clinic integrates advanced imaging and specialized testing such as retinal electrophysiology, and he works closely with genetic counselors when appropriate. Dr. Borooah leads clinical trials, including first-in-region gene therapy studies for inherited retinal disease, and he directs a laboratory developing novel treatments for macular disease. His contributions have been recognized with honors such as a Rowling scholarship for translational medicine, a Foundation Fighting Blindness career development award, and a Fulbright scholarship. He strives to provide clear explanations, compassionate guidance, and access to the most current therapies.

Training

  • Retina

    Moorfields Eye Hospital London

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    South East Scotland

    Residency
  • Medical School

    Imperial College London

    Medical School
  • PhD

    University of Edinburgh

    Masters / PhD

Awards & Honors

  • Rowling Scholarship for Translational Medicine

    University of Edinburgh

  • Career Development Award

    Foundation Fighting Blindness

  • Fulbright Scholarship

    Fulbright Program

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
SPI628

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