


Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients.
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16766 Bernardo Center Dr Ste 206 San Diego, CA 92128Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Chirag Shah was inspired to pursue ophthalmology while as a young boy he helped his blind grandfather navigate city streets. Moved to push the boundaries of what was possible in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, he conducted research hoping...read morebiography
My mission is to serve you and your family with world-class and evidence-based healthcare. I specialize in macular degeneration, floaters & vitreous detachments, retinal tears & retinal detachments, diabetes & diabetic retinopathy, and rare diseases...read moreOphthalmology
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State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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