Dr. Parth Shah
Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Washington University Trained · Vitreoretinal Surgery
“Dr. Parth Shah is a Washington University trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon with expertise in both medical and surgical retina, cataract surgery, and secondary intraocular lenses.”
Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Shah completed undergraduate studies at Ontario Tech University before earning his medical degree at Midwestern University in Arizona. During medical school, he engaged in clinical research at the Mayo Clinic and was later selected for a research fellowship in ophthalmology at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. His work has been published in leading journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, with presentations at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Canadian Retina Society.
He then completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University at Buffalo, followed by a two-year Vitreoretinal Surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis / Barnes-Jewish Hospital - widely regarded as one of the top retina fellowships in the world.
Most recently he was working at the Toronto Retina Institute before founding Ontario Retina Associates. He has also co-founded the Retina Visionaries of Canada, a collaborative network of young retina specialists focused on enhancing retinal care for all Canadians.
Training
- Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship — Washington University in St. Louis / Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Ophthalmology Residency — University at Buffalo
- Research Fellowship in Ophthalmology — Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami
- Medical School — Midwestern University in Arizona
- Undergraduate — Ontario Tech University, Toronto
Beyond Medicine
Interests include innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy. Outside the clinic, Dr. Shah enjoys travelling, hockey, and golf — and proudly cheers for the Leafs, Jays, Raptors, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.