Ophthalmology
Sumit Shah, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Dr. Sumit P. Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical retina diseases, serving adult patients with complex vitreoretinal conditions at NJRetina practices in New Jersey. He treats conditions including age-related macular degeneration (wet and dry forms), diabetic eye disease, retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, and retinal tears. Dr. Shah performs vitreoretinal surgeries for complex cases and has extensive experience as sub-investigator or principal i
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Tufts New England Eye Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston — Fellowship, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, 2009 - 2011
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2009
- United Health Services Hospitals — Internship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School — M.D., 2005
- Stevens Institute of Technology — B.S., Chemical Biology
Peer Recognition
- ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
18+ years in practice