Name: Dr. Vinit Mahendra Shah

Specialty: Ophthalmology, Vitreo-Retinal Surgery, Laser Eye Surgery, Refractive Surgery

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS — King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (2005); MD in Ophthalmology — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2008); Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 2005/03/1907, 2005)

Affiliation(s): Vinit Eye Clinic, Retina and Laser Centre — Borivali West, Mumbai; Saifee Hospital — Charni Road, Mumbai; Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre — Girgaon, Mumbai

Locations (City/State): Borivali West, Mumbai; Charni Road, Mumbai; Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Languages Spoken: Not publicly listed — contact clinic for details

Accepting New Patients: Yes (Enquire via ClinicSpots)

NPI Number: Not applicable (Indian practitioner — Maharashtra Medical Council Reg. No. 2005/03/1907)

About the Doctor

Dr. Vinit Mahendra Shah is one of Mumbai’s most highly trained and academically distinguished Ophthalmologists and Eye Surgeons, whose impressive 16-year career is anchored in world-class education at India’s premier medical institutions and a deep subspecialty focus on vitreo-retinal diseases and advanced eye surgery. He earned his MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College — commonly known as KEM Hospital, one of Mumbai’s oldest and most respected government medical colleges — before pursuing his postgraduate MD in Ophthalmology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, completing his degree in 2008. AIIMS New Delhi is widely regarded as India’s most prestigious medical institution, and its Ophthalmology Department is consistently ranked among the country’s finest — making Dr. Shah’s training there a mark of exceptional academic and clinical caliber.

Following his MD, Dr. Shah undertook a highly competitive Senior Residency Fellowship in Vitreo-Retina at AIIMS from 2009 to 2011 — gaining two years of intensive subspecialty training in the diagnosis and surgical management of retinal diseases, macular disorders, and vitreoretinal conditions. This fellowship training distinguishes him as a surgeon with specialized expertise that goes beyond general ophthalmology, positioning him as a trusted specialist for patients with complex retinal conditions including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and uveitis.

Dr. Shah has demonstrated his academic excellence through two national-level ophthalmic quiz awards — the 1st Prize for the ORA Quiz in 2007 and the 2nd Prize at the Ophthalmic Quiz conducted by DOS in 2008 — reflecting both his intellectual engagement with ophthalmology and his recognition within the broader Indian ophthalmological community. He is a member of three distinguished professional bodies: the All India Ophthalmological Society, the Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association, and the Vitreo Retina Society of India — affiliations that reflect his ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and professional development. He practices across three leading Mumbai institutions and is currently accepting new patients.

Key Highlights:

• 16 years of experience in ophthalmology and eye surgery
• MD in Ophthalmology from AIIMS New Delhi — India’s most prestigious medical institution
• MBBS from KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
• Vitreo-Retina Senior Residency Fellowship at AIIMS (2009–2011)
• Pioneer subspecialty expertise in retinal surgery and vitreoretinal diseases
• National award winner — ORA Quiz 1st Prize (2007) and Ophthalmic Quiz DOS 2nd Prize (2008)
• Member — All India Ophthalmological Society, BOA, and Vitreo Retina Society of India
• Practices at three prestigious Mumbai hospitals
• Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council since 2005
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College (KEM Hospital), Mumbai — MBBS (2005)

Postgraduate Degree: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — MD in Ophthalmology (2008)

Fellowship / Senior Residency: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — Senior Resident (Fellow) in Vitreo-Retina (2009–2011)

Medical Registration: Maharashtra Medical Council — Registration No. 2005/03/1907 (since 2005)

Awards and Academic Honors: 1st Prize — ORA Quiz (2007) 2nd Prize — Ophthalmic Quiz, Delhi Ophthalmological Society (DOS) (2008)

Professional Memberships: All India Ophthalmological Society Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association (BOA) Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI)

Medical Conditions Treated

As an Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, Dr. Shah diagnoses, manages, and surgically treats a comprehensive range of eye conditions. Conditions he commonly addresses include the following.

• Uveitis (anterior, intermediate, posterior, and pan-uveitis)
• Retinal disorders (diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes)
• Retinal Detachment (rhegmatogenous, tractional, and exudative)
• Diabetic eye disease and diabetic macular edema
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD — wet and dry)
• Cataracts (nuclear, cortical, and posterior subcapsular)
• Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia)
• Glaucoma (open-angle, angle-closure, and secondary glaucoma)
• Vitreous disorders (vitreous hemorrhage, posterior vitreous detachment)
• Epiretinal membrane and macular pucker
• Central and branch retinal vein and artery occlusions
• Ocular trauma and posterior segment injuries
• Floaters and photopsia (flashes of light)
• Diabetic vitreous hemorrhage
• Choroidal neovascularization
• Corneal conditions and refractive disorders requiring surgical correction
• Laser-amenable conditions (lattice degeneration, retinal tears, narrow angles)
• Fundus abnormalities detected on screening examinations

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Shah performs a wide and advanced range of ophthalmic and vitreoretinal surgical procedures. These include the following.

• Retina Examination (comprehensive dilated fundus examination and evaluation)
• Retinal Detachment Surgery (scleral buckling, vitrectomy, pneumatic retinopexy)
• Retina Surgery and LASIK coordination
• YAG Iridotomy (laser treatment for narrow-angle glaucoma and prevention)
• Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA — retinal vascular imaging for diagnosis)
• Diabetic Eye Checkup and screening
• LASIK Eye Surgery (laser vision correction for refractive errors)
• Phacoemulsification Surgery (ultrasonic cataract removal with IOL implantation)
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, and related refractive correction procedures)
• Vitrectomy (pars plana vitrectomy for retinal and vitreous conditions)
• Intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF, steroids for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema)
• Laser photocoagulation (pan-retinal and focal/grid for diabetic retinopathy)
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) interpretation for retinal evaluation
• Slit-lamp biomicroscopy and anterior segment examination
• Intraocular pressure measurement and glaucoma screening
• Uveitis evaluation and management
• B-scan ultrasonography for posterior segment evaluation

Services Offered

Dr. Vinit Mahendra Shah provides a comprehensive, surgically advanced, and subspecialty-focused range of ophthalmic services across three prestigious Mumbai institutions. His AIIMS-trained expertise in vitreoretinal surgery, combined with broad competence in general ophthalmology and refractive surgery, makes him a trusted destination for patients with both routine and complex eye care needs.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations: Dr. Shah conducts thorough comprehensive eye evaluations including visual acuity assessment, refraction, slit-lamp examination, fundus evaluation, and intraocular pressure measurement. These examinations form the foundation of preventive eye care and early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration — all of which can cause irreversible vision loss if not detected and treated early.

Vitreoretinal Surgery: As a fellowship-trained Vitreo-Retinal surgeon from AIIMS, Dr. Shah specializes in the surgical management of complex retinal conditions. He performs vitrectomy for retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and diabetic tractional retinal detachment. His retinal detachment surgery encompasses scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy, and pars plana vitrectomy — approaches selected on the basis of the type, extent, and chronicity of the detachment to achieve the best possible visual outcomes.

Intravitreal Injection Therapy: For patients with wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusions, Dr. Shah administers intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents (such as ranibizumab and bevacizumab) and corticosteroids to reduce abnormal vascular growth and macular swelling — preserving and improving central vision in patients with these conditions.

Diabetic Eye Care: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in India, and Dr. Shah provides comprehensive diabetic eye care including regular screening examinations, fundus fluorescein angiography to map retinal blood vessel changes, laser photocoagulation to treat diabetic retinopathy, and intravitreal injections for diabetic macular edema. He works collaboratively with diabetologists and endocrinologists to provide integrated care for diabetic patients with ocular complications.

Cataract Surgery: Dr. Shah performs phacoemulsification — the gold standard technique for cataract removal — with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. He offers a range of IOL options including monofocal, multifocal, and toric lenses, tailoring the lens selection to each patient’s visual goals and ocular anatomy to achieve the best possible post-operative visual outcomes.

Refractive and LASIK Surgery: For patients seeking freedom from glasses and contact lenses, Dr. Shah provides LASIK and refractive surgery services, correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism with laser precision and thorough pre-operative evaluation to ensure patient suitability and safety.

Uveitis Management: Dr. Shah evaluates and manages uveitis — inflammatory conditions of the uveal tract — providing accurate diagnosis, systemic workup where indicated, and individualized anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory treatment plans to control ocular inflammation and preserve vision.

Laser Treatments: Dr. Shah performs a range of ophthalmic laser procedures including YAG iridotomy for narrow-angle glaucoma prevention, pan-retinal photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy, focal and grid laser for macular edema, and laser retinopexy for retinal tears and lattice degeneration.

Services at a Glance:

• Comprehensive eye examinations and visual acuity assessment
• Vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy)
• Retinal detachment surgery
• Intravitreal injections (anti-VEGF, steroids)
• Diabetic eye screening and treatment
• Fundus fluorescein angiography
• Phacoemulsification cataract surgery with IOL implantation
• LASIK and refractive surgery
• YAG iridotomy for glaucoma prevention
• Pan-retinal and focal laser photocoagulation
• Uveitis evaluation and management
• Age-related macular degeneration management
• OCT imaging and interpretation
• B-scan ultrasonography
• Glaucoma screening and evaluation
• Retinal tear and lattice degeneration laser treatment
• Vitreous hemorrhage evaluation and management

Accepted Insurance Plans

Insurance and payment details are not currently listed in Dr. Shah’s public profile on ClinicSpots. Please contact Vinit Eye Clinic, Saifee Hospital, or Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital directly to confirm accepted insurance panels, cashless facility availability, and consultation fee details before scheduling your appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice Practice: Vinit Eye Clinic, Retina and Laser Centre Location: Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or clinic reception

Location 2 — Secondary Practice Practice: Saifee Hospital Location: Charni Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or hospital reception

Location 3 — Additional Practice Practice: Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre Location: Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra Phone: Contact via ClinicSpots enquiry form or hospital reception

Hospital Affiliations

• Vinit Eye Clinic, Retina and Laser Centre — Borivali West, Mumbai (Founder and Consultant Ophthalmologist — primary practice)
• Saifee Hospital — Charni Road, Mumbai (Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist)
• Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre — Girgaon, Mumbai (Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist)
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) — New Delhi (MD training institution and Vitreo-Retina Senior Residency Fellowship, 2009–2011)