Ophthalmology

Shahem Kawji, M.D.

Chief of Ophthalmology

Newport Beach, CA

Shahem Kawji, M.D., is a retina specialist practicing in Newport Beach, California, with a subspecialty focus in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina. He treats a wide range of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, retinal tears, macular holes, macular pucker, vitreous hemorrhage, macular edema, retinal vascular disease, and uveitis. His practice at Newport Retina emphasizes ad

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Internal Medicine, 2006)
Fellowship: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2007)
Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 2011)
Fellowship: University of Virginia Medical Center (Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2013)
Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine (MD, 2001)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Retinal DetachmentMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsDiabetic RetinopathyRetinal Disease & AMDRetinal DiseasesGlaucoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Hoag Hospital Irvine
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

Languages

English, Arabic

Conditions Dr. Kawji treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Kawji accept Aetna insurance?

Shahem Kawji's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Kawji practice?

Shahem Kawji practices in Newport Beach, CA with hospital affiliations including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Hoag Hospital Irvine, and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital.

What does Dr. Kawji specialize in?

Shahem Kawji is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Kawji been practicing?

Shahem Kawji has 26+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Kawji's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Internal Medicine, 2006); Fellowship: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 2007); Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 2011).