Dr. Ravi Shah attended Rice University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Managerial Studies. Upon graduating magna cum laude from Rice, he earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine where he graduated with high honors. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha as a junior. “AOA” is a national medical honor society that promotes and recognizes excellence in the medical profession.
After finishing medical school, Dr. Shah moved to Los Angeles, California where he completed his Internal Medicine internship at White Memorial Medical Center in Boyle Heights. After this year-long internship, he started his Ophthalmology residency at the Roski Eye Institute at the University of Southern California. Here, Dr. Shah served as the chief resident during his final year of residency and joined the Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Shah also received the Senior Resident Teaching Award.
Following his chief residency, Dr. Shah moved back to Texas where he began his fellowship at the Cullen Eye Institute of Baylor College of Medicine to specialize in cornea, refractive, and anterior segment surgery.
Dr. Ravi Shah is a distinguished ophthalmologist with board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, reflecting his commitment to excellence. Specializing in cornea, refractive, and anterior segment surgery, Dr. Shah has garnered acclaim for his expertise and contributions to the field. His scholarly achievements are evident through multiple publications in peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and encyclopedia entries. Dr. Shah's patient-centric approach underscores his belief that each individual is a priority. He emphasizes the importance of transcending the diagnostic process to genuinely listen to patients as unique individuals, valuing the person beyond their medical status. In his free time, Dr. Shah enjoys rock climbing, playing board games, and biking with his wife.