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Dr. Anish Shah, MD

Dr. Anish Shah, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Anish Shah, MD is an ophthalmologist in Norwich, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Westerly Hospital and Backus Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

79 Wawecus St Ste 105 Norwich, CT 06360

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shah specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

3.3

16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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CT – Nov 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara Rothstein in Norwich, CT – Jun 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Christian in Montville, CT – Dec 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an Ophthalmologist and an Eye surgeon, I want to provide my patients the latest in technology to provide them the best possible vision they can have. My goal is to fix a problem to the point you don't have to think about your eyes anymore!!

biography

Dr. Shah joined Norwich Ophthalmology Group in September of 2000. He graduated from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Shah completed his training in Internal Medicine at Brown...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • American Academy Of Ophthalmology

    Fellowship Hospital
  • American Board Of Internal Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital
  • American Medical Association

    Fellowship Hospital
  • American Society Of Cataract And Refractive Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Conn Society Of Eye Physicians

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Conn. State Medical Society

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Ophthalmological Society

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New London County Medical Association

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Graduate School

    Medical School
  • New York Eye & Ear Inf

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Ny Med Coll/westchester Co Ms

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Roger Williams Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
  • New York University

    1990
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1988
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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  • English

  • French

  • French Creole

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Norwich Ophthalmology Group PC79 Wawecus St Ste 105 Norwich, CT 06360
1
Norwich Ophthalmology Optical179 Flanders Rd Niantic, CT 06357
2
Southern New England Anesthesia Partners PLLC140 Cross Rd Waterford, CT 06385
3

Practice

Anthony R Barri MD PC489 Gold Star Hwy Ste 100 Groton, CT 06340
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Westerly Hospital

    25 Wells St
    Westerly, RI 02891
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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