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Aparna A. Shah MD

Ophthalmology
Florence, Kentucky

Cutting edge corneal transplant, cataract, and laser vision correction surgical techniques. Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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Specialty Ophthalmology
Industry Health Services
Organization Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Location Florence, Kentucky

About Aparna A. Shah MD

Dr. Aparna Shah is a board-certified cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon practicing out of the greater Cincinnati area as well as in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Shah grew up in Michigan and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor with a Bachelor of Science degree.

She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and went on to complete her internship and ophthalmology residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. She then completed a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic where she learned cutting edge corneal transplant and laser vision correction (LASIK & PRK) surgical techniques. While there, she received the Best Fellow Research Paper and Presentation Award for her work on DMEK (corneal transplant) surgery techniques.

Throughout her training, Dr. Shah has authored several research publications pertaining to the field and has presented her work at numerous national ophthalmic meetings. She continues to write articles and present amongst her colleagues at Ophthalmic meetings and via social media. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

In her free time, Dr. Shah is passionate about animals, traveling and fitness. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Press & Recognition

Professional Career

2018 Present

Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers

Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgeon

Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Education & Training

M.D.

Education Level: M.D.

Institution: University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

United States of America

Ophthalmology

Education Level: Residency

Institution: William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan

United States of America

Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

Education Level: Fellowship

Institution: Cleveland Clinic

United States of America

B.S.

Education Level: B.S.

Institution: University of Michigan

United States of America

Published Works

  • Brimonidine Allergy Presenting as Vernal-like Keratoconjunctivitis — 2013
  • Astigmatism Management in Patients after Corneal Transplant — 2014
    Published in textbook titled Astigmatism: Types, Diagnosis and Treatment Options.Published in textbook titled Astigmatism: Types, Diagnosis and Treatment Options.
  • Massive Choroidal Neovascular Membranes: A Severe Bilateral Phenotype of Refractory Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. — 2016
  • YAG Capsulotomy Glare Syndrome: An optical Pathophysiologic Mechanism. — 2017
    Presented at ASCRS annual meeting
  • Radial Retinal Incisions for Complex Pediatric Traumatic Macular Holes — 2015
  • Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography–Assisted Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in the DISCOVER Study: First 100 Cases. — 2020
  • Treating Persistent Pupillary Membranes. — 2014
  • Prevalence and Surgical Outcomes of Macular Holes in Eyes with Age-Related Macular Degeneration. — 2015

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
    Member
  • FAAO
    Fellow
  • ASCRS
    Member
  • ABO
    Member

Honors & Awards

  • Best Fellow Research Paper and Presentation Award
    For her work on DMEK (corneal transplant) surgery techniques

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Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers

Florence, Kentucky

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional Summary

Cutting edge corneal transplant, cataract, and laser vision correction surgical techniques. Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.