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Ankoor R. Shah, MD, Ophthalmology, Houston, TX

Ankoor R.ShahMD

Ophthalmology Houston, TX

Retinal Disease

Medical & Surgical Retina Specialist, Retina Consultants of Texas

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  • Office

    6560 Fannin
    Suite 750
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-524-3434
    Fax+1 713-524-3220

Summary

  • Dr. Ankoor R. Shah is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and has been in practice 8 years. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, and surgical management of dislocated intraocular lenses, macular holes and retinal detachment.

Education & Training

  • Beaumont Health
    Beaumont HealthFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2013 - 2015
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute
    University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    Flushing Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2009
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaBA, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaBS, Healthcare Management, Summa Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Surgical Video Finalist Vit-Buckle Society, 2015
  • Medical Student Teaching Award 2013
  • Behrens Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evolving Surgical Management of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments  
    Shah AR, Abbey AM, Williams GA, Current Surgery Reports, 1/1/2015
  • Optic Neuropathy Associated With Copper Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery  
    Shah AR, Tamhankar M, Retinal Cases and Brief Reports, 1/1/2014
  • Outcomes, Impact on Management and Costs of Fungal Eye Disease Consults in a Tertiary Care Setting  
    Ghodasra D, Eftekhari K, Shah AR, VanderBeek BL, Ophthalmology, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Widefield Fluorescein Angiography in Children and Adults
    Trese MT, Shah AR, Abbey AM, Yonekawa Y, Khandan S, Wolfe JD, Williams GA, Capone A. Jr., Angiogenesis, Miami, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Early Identification of Macular Edema Recalcitrant to Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Efficacy of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant Treatment
    Shah AR, Alfaran A, Abbey AM, Wolfe JE, ASRS, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of Patients with Wnt Pathway Mutations Associated with Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy: A Basis for Genetically Tailored Management
    Drenser KA, Nudleman ED, Alfaran A, Shah AR, Capone A Jr., Trese MT, Jules Gonin, Zurich, Switzerland, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Efficacy of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in Vitrectomized Eyes With Diabetic Macular Edema Recalcitrant to Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy 
    Denver, CO - 1/1/2015
  • Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of Patients with Wnt Pathway Mutations Associated with Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy: A Basis for Genetically Tailored Management 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/1/2014
  • Efficacy of Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant Treatment in Eyes Previously Treated with Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapies for Retinal Vei... 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2014
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Authored Content

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