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Sabah Shah, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Retina Surgeon in Garden City, New York
Dr. Sabah Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist providing advanced medical and surgical care at SightMD in Garden City, Long Island. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and other sight-threatening posterior segment conditions.
With advanced expertise in retina surgery and retinal disease management, Dr. Shah is dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for patients with both chronic and acute retinal conditions. She utilizes the latest diagnostic imaging and treatment techniques to deliver precise, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s condition and stage of disease.
She completed her medical training and ophthalmology residency followed by advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery, where she developed specialized expertise in medical and surgical retina care. Throughout her career, Dr. Shah has remained committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of retinal diseases through clinical practice and ongoing research.
Dr. Shah has always followed a legacy of surpassing expectations amongst her peers. Growing up in a family of doctors, she emulated the role of a physician as a medical healer. At the age of 17, Dr. Shah was only one of 18 high school students in the entire country accepted directly into medical school from high school. Having grown up on Long Island, she is excited to be able to serve her community. She enjoys meeting new patients and is passionate about being able to help restore vision and independence to those who need it.
Practicing in Garden City, she serves patients throughout Nassau County and Long Island, providing specialized retina disease care for both routine and complex cases referred from across the region.
SightMD Locations Where Dr. Shah Sees Patients
Eye Doctors & Surgeons – Garden City
1055 Franklin AvenueSuite 100
Garden City, NY 11530
Call: 516-871-4893
Credentials: More About Sabah Shah, MD
Education & Experience
Education:
- Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
- Union University, M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration
- Union College, B.S. Biology and Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Residency:
- New York University, Ophthalmology Residency
Internships:
- New York Hospital of Queens
Fellowship:
- Albany Medical College, Vitreoretinal Surgery & Uveitis Fellowship
Years of Experience
- Began Practicing in 2014
- Joined SightMD Team in 2021
Professional Background
Memberships:
- American Diplomate – American Board of Ophthalmology
- ASRS American Society of Retina Specialists
Other Professional Positions:
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, New York University
Honors & Awards:
- Resident Teaching Award for excellence in instructing surgical and medical techniques
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Travel Grant Award 2013
- Albany Medical College Robert D. Reinecke Prize for Research in Ophthalmology 2010
- Albany Medical College Dean’s Honorary Citation- Awarded to the academic top 1/3 of medical school class 2010
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