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Dr. Nisha V. Shah, MD, FAAO

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Speaks
English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi

6565 West Loop South Suite 225, Bellaire, TX 77401

(832) 499-9722 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. Nisha V. Shah, MD, FAAO, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Bellaire, TX
Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Overview

Dr. Nisha V. Shah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and the founder of Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgeons of Texas in Bellaire, Houston. She is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Raised in Florida, she graduated from the Honors Program in Medicine BS/MD program at the University of Miami, completed a year of internal medicine and her ophthalmology residency at Tulane University, and went on to further training. She has published on femtosecond laser LASIK and laser-assisted retreatment.

Dr. Shah performs laser cataract surgery with lens upgrades, LASIK and PRK, full and partial thickness corneal transplants (DSAEK and DMEK), and medical and surgical glaucoma care, and treats dry eye and eye allergies. She speaks Spanish, Gujarati and Hindi.

Languages
English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi
Gender
Female
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Refractive cataract surgery
  • Premium and toric lens implants
  • Laser vision correction
  • Astigmatism correction

Conditions Treated

  • Cataracts
  • Astigmatism
  • Nearsightedness and farsightedness
  • Presbyopia
  • Posterior capsule opacification
  • Dislocated intraocular lens

Procedures Performed

  • Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
  • Toric, multifocal and extended depth of focus lens implants
  • Laser-assisted cataract surgery
  • LASIK
  • PRK
  • Refractive lens exchange
  • YAG laser capsulotomy
  • Intraocular lens exchange

Credentials

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (Fellow)
  • Texas Medical Association

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Education & Training

  1. Medical School2013

    University of Miami, Honors Program in Medicine (BS/MD)

    Doctor of Medicine

  2. Internship

    Tulane University

    Internal medicine

  3. Residency

    Tulane University

    Ophthalmology

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgeons of Texas

6565 West Loop South Suite 225
Bellaire, TX 77401
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    Admitting privileges, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann

    Admitting privileges, Houston, TX

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nisha V. Shah?

Call Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgeons of Texas at (832) 499-9722 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Nisha V. Shah?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Nisha V. Shah specialize in?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Refractive cataract surgery, Premium and toric lens implants, Laser vision correction and Astigmatism correction.

Where does Dr. Nisha V. Shah practice?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah sees patients at Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgeons of Texas, 6565 West Loop South Suite 225, Bellaire, TX 77401.

Is Dr. Nisha V. Shah accepting new patients?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Nisha V. Shah speak?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah speaks English, Spanish, Gujarati and Hindi.

Which hospitals is Dr. Nisha V. Shah affiliated with?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann.

Where did Dr. Nisha V. Shah train?

Dr. Nisha V. Shah studied medicine at University of Miami, Honors Program in Medicine (BS/MD) and completed residency at Tulane University.

About This Profile

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