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Avani Shah, MD, Ophthalmology, Allentown, PA

AvaniShahMD

Ophthalmology • Allentown, PA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease

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Overview of Dr. Shah

Dr. Avani Shah is an ophthalmologist in Fogelsville, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lehigh Valley Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network - Muhlenberg. She received her medical degree from Albany Medical College and has been in practice 16 years. She specializes in cataract related, glaucoma related, and retinal disease and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, pediatric glaucoma, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

Education & Training

  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2008 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Lehigh Students Use Virtual Reality to Diagnose Glaucoma
    Lehigh Students Use Virtual Reality to Diagnose GlaucomaDecember 13th, 2017

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  • Aetna Choice POS II
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