Dr. Pulin Shah, MD

OphthalmologyMaleAge 49

Ophthalmology

Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2001. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

Dr. Pulin Shah, MD

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 10 New Orleans, LA 70121

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Shah's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Cornea Surgery
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah performs Cornea Surgery more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Shah performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

Corneal Diseases
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah treats Corneal Diseases more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Shah treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah treats Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Shah treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Shah's conditions and procedures:

  • Cornea Surgery
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
  • Accommodation Disorders
  • Acute Endophthalmitis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Astigmatism
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
  • Benign Neoplasm of Eye
  • Blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Blind Hypotensive Eye
  • Cataract
  • Chalazion
  • Chorioretinal Scars
  • Chorioretinitis
  • Chronic Endophthalmitis
  • Conjunctiva Cyst
  • Conjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Corneal Erosion
  • Degenerative Disorders of Globe
  • Descemetocele
  • Diabetic Cataracts
  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
  • Diplopia
  • Dislocation of Lens
  • Disorder of Choroid
  • Drusen
  • Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Ectropion of Eyelid
  • Entropion
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Infections
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Eyelid Spasm
  • Farsightedness
  • Floaters
  • Foreign Body in Eye
  • Headache
  • Herpetic Keratitis
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy
  • Hyphema
  • Hypotony of Eye
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Keratoconus
  • Lacrimal Gland Disorder
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular or Retinal Edema
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Miosis
  • Mydriasis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
  • Paralytic Strabismus
  • Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
  • Pinguecula
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Pituitary Gland Cancer
  • Presbyopia
  • Progressive High Myopia
  • Retinal Dystrophy
  • Retinal Hemorrhage
  • Retinal Neovascularization
  • Retinal Vascular Occlusion
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
  • Retinoschisis
  • Scleromalacia Perforans
  • Senile Cataracts
  • Serous Detachment Retina
  • Strabismus
  • Stye
  • Tear Duct Disorders
  • Trichiasis
  • Ulcerative Blepharitis
  • Visual Field Defects
  • Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • B-Scan Ultrasound
  • Blepharorrhaphy
  • Cataract Removal Surgery
  • Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
  • Conjunctivoplasty
  • Coreoplasty
  • Cornea Transplant
  • Eye Examination
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Farnsworth Lantern Test
  • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Iridectomy
  • Iridotomy
  • LASIK
  • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
  • Pterygium Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
  • Repair of Eye Laceration
  • Tear Duct Surgery
  • Vision Screening
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

4.7

Based on 15 ratings

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Positive demeanor
He has a positive demeanor…trustworthy, friendly, and honest. I felt very comfortable in his hands.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elee – Nov 15, 2022
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Very thorough
This visit was to see if a cornea transplant would be a viable option.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lura – Oct 15, 2022
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Very good experience
Professional and friendly staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 26, 2022
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I am very satisfied with Dr Shah
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Albert Jean Turner – Jun 18, 2022
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Saw me in timely manner—all were smiling and pleasant— DR explain situation very carefully and thoroughly… surgery details were given clearly…
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 15, 2021
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Always a good experience
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle Downing – Jul 13, 2021
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Great!br
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 11, 2021
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Yes , the whole staff very professional, kind, and attentive to the situation.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Reagan Danos – May 27, 2021
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Very trustworthy, honest, and friendly. He did an excellent job on my Iris fixation. I wish I would have used him for my cataract surgery to begin with. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Wayne spring in Albany, LA – Dec 10, 2018
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Dr. Shah came highly recommended by our ophthalmologist. He performed two surgeries on my husband. He was very thorough and reassuring which meant a lot to us because my husband only has one eye. His office staff was very friendly and professional. He seems to love what he does and it shows. He was never in a hurry.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lake Arthur – May 09, 2018
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He was perfect in every way
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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EILEEN NIX in New Orleans, LA – Aug 17, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr Shah is well known by his professional peers, as one of the most talented eye surgeons in the region. Tailoring each surgical procedure to the specific...Read more

Biography

Dr. Shah received her medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans.  After finishing her General Gastroenterology...Read more

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

Board Certifications

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Ophthalmology

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami

Fellowship Hospital

Univ of Hawaii

Internship Hospital

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine, New Orleans

Medical School

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Fellowship Hospital, 2007

California Pacific Medical Center

Residency Hospital, 2005

University of Hawaii

Internship Hospital, 2002

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Medical School, 2001

Emory University

Undergraduate School, 1996

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

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    Dr. Shah's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 10, New Orleans, LA 70121. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Pulin Shah, MD speak?

    Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is fluent in 3 languages: English, French, and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Ochsner Medical Center

    Ochsner Medical Center1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 10 New Orleans, LA 70121
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    Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center

    Ochsner Medical Center2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 370 New Orleans, LA 70115
    2

    Ochsner Baptist Ophthalmologist

    LASER Vision Center2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 270 New Orleans, LA 70115
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