
Specialist ophthalmologist with 15+ years in cataract, corneal, and refractive eye surgery
Experience
15 years
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Location
Abu Hail, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Vishal Shah is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience across the UAE, India, and Africa. He trained at leading institutions including Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai and L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, where he completed specialized fellowships in cornea and anterior segment disease and cataract microsurgery. He now practises at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai.
Dr. Shah specializes in precision cataract surgery using advanced phacoemulsification and small-incision techniques, corneal and anterior segment disease management, refractive surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and corneal transplantation (including DALK and DSEK procedures). He combines advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based care and actively contributes to academic research through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
He is a good fit if you need expert cataract surgery, corneal disease treatment, or refractive eye surgery delivered with a patient-centered approach and years of specialized training.
Special interests: corneal and anterior segment diseases, advanced cataract microsurgery, refractive surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, corneal transplantation.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
DNB (Ophthalmology)
Sankara Nethralaya, India
Fellowship in Cornea & Anterior Segment
L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, India
Fellowship in Cataract Microsurgery (Phacoemulsification & SICS)
Sankara Nethralaya, India
Specialist Ophthalmologist and Anterior Segment Surgeon
Canadian Specialist Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Abu Hail, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Anterior Segment Disease, Cataracts, Corneal Disease, Dry Eye, Ocular Surface Disease, Refractive Errors.
Profile compiled from Canadian Specialist Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Abu Hail, Dubai
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