Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Patient, answer all the questions, expert

I have been seeing Dr. Kawji for a handful of years now every few months for Macular Degeneration. I trust this man to stick a series of needles into my eye - I don’t take this lightly and need to trust and believe in his skills. He is compassionate, caring, keeps up on the latest care. He has a great quirky sense of humor. Humor is handy when dealing with my nerves - did I say needles in the eye. He is very aware of the challenges to staff his office well and makes it a priority. I was referred to him by a friend in the medical field that said “this is the guy, he saved my detached retina.” His office feels comfortable, familiar, and a very safe place to be.

Title: Disappointing Experience: Unprofessional Behavior at the Doctor's OfficeI recently had the unfortunate experience of visiting doctor Shahem Kawji's office at Newport Beach that left me extremely dissatisfied and frustrated. The unprofessional behavior displayed by the front office staff and the doctor himself was truly disappointing.The receptionist seemed disinterested and barely acknowledged. She was not at the front when I walked in with no explanation or apology for the delay. The lack of communication and basic courtesy was concerning. The doctor's lack of empathy and understanding only added to my dissatisfaction. Instead of making me feel comfortable, this unprofessional behavior left me questioning their competency and dedication to patient care. It was evident that my well-being was not their priority.As a patient, I believe it is essential to be treated with respect and to have confidence in the medical professionals we entrust with our healt

Punctured a major blood vein in my eye and told me accidents happens. Asked me to pay more than my share of cost upfront then refused to refund me the difference after my insurance has fully paid the doctor. I have filed a complaint via the Better Business Bureau, CA Medical Board of California and Blue Shield of CA. One of the worst doctor I have seen.

A true Professional that we need more of. Caring and thorough. Wonderful staff.

Kawji and his entire team are dishonest and scheming. They will say anything to get you to commit to a costly appointment just to refer you to another office. They are not to be trusted with your money or your eyes. Watch out for the billing because they will purposefully bill you in a manner that is outside of your insurance just so that they can get more money out of you. Truly a terrible experience with this office.

Dr Kawji is an exceptional doctor in the field. He treated my wet MD and able to stop the leaking in my retina. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who needs the same kind of treatment.

My wife and I have had to visit Dr Kawji’s office on several occasions and on each visit he never disappoints. The level of care he shows is exceptional. We have gone both when his waiting room was full and other times when there were less people, regardless of either, he truly takes the time to explain what is going on with you. Highly recommend

Highly recommend. Searching for eye Dr. late night on holiday weekend due to retina detachment symptoms and Dr. Kawji responded immediately to my inquiry (11pm). Exam and assessment was very thorough, office staff very pleasant, and, as others comment, Dr. Kawji's bedside manner is courteous and comforting. Left feeling I had found the best Dr. for an important medical condition.

Dr. Kawji is professional, effective and proficient. His office is very clean and his staff are courteous and efficient. The procedure on my eye was well explained. I highly recommend Dr. Kawji for his medical expertise.

Very impressed with Dr. Kawji and how he runs his practice. I got in within 10 minutes and was actually seen by him, not just put in a holding room with another wait time. He was knowledgeable and gave a very thorough exam. In my case, I had recently started seeing crescent shaped flashes of light around the left perimeter of one of my eyes. He did all the necessary tests and then gave me peace of mind that it was a common result of my eyes aging and not my retina detaching or being pulled. My insurance has a very high deductible ($8500.00) so I paid cash for the exam which included the tests and the consultation...$300.00 which I thought was reasonable. I would highly recommend Dr. Kwaji. I was also given a next day appointment.

Dr. Kawji is highly competent, has an excellent bedside manner and is very accomodating. Me and my wife have used Dr. Kawji and have had the same experience. I can easily recommend him.

I was referred by another physician who spoke very highly of Dr. Kawji and now I know why. He repaired retinal tears in my eyes and saved my vision. He is kind and he cares about his patients and is a top physician. If you go to him you are treated with kindness and respect and he cares about every patient. Something that seems to be rare these days of massive corporations making medicine a profit machine and not serving the needs of the patient.

Excellent doctor with great credentials and friendly staff. Appointments are always on time and he has a professional and caring bedside manner. I had been to another ophthalmologist who gave me a 20% success rate for a Stage 4 macular hole that I had left untreated for a year. Dr. Kawji gave me a 50% success rate and succeeded. I couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended.

He is an expert in his field, excellent bedside manner.

My father and I been to Dr.Kawji's center several times. Dr.Kawji is the best. I highly recommend him to anyone. He is patient and down to earth. He listens to you, makes sure to explain everything and answers all of your questions.

Dr. Kawji and team were of the utmost professionalism during my visit. At. Time when I was concerned about the state of my eyes due to Diabetes, Dr. Kawji understood my anxiety and put me at ease by explaining what he was looking for and finding step by step. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that. Will be in for the next check-up when needed.

Excellent!

Dr. Kawji saw me on an emergency basis in his office. I had emailed him at 10:00pm with concerns about a possible detached retina. He saw me the next morning and performed a thorough exam. Fortunately it turned out ok. I found him to be extremely helpful and kind. He explained my situation thoroughly. He is a wonderful doctor.

As many have mentioned, Dr. Kawji saw me the same day for a potential tear. He fit me in with minimal waiting, examined me, and treated the tear with laser. He was so nice and gentle with the exam and laser. I would definitely recommend him again.