Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah

Ophthalmology
UC San Diego Health
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
UC San Diego Health
Regents Of The University Of California
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
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Overview

Shyamanga Borooah is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Borooah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 30 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Call: 858-249-6753

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ultevursen in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene (Sirius)
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ultevursen in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene (Sirius)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Ultevursen
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Natural History Study of Patients With X-linked Retinal Dystrophy Associated With Mutations in Retinitis Pigmentosa GTPase Regulator (RPGR)
Natural History Study of Patients With X-linked Retinal Dystrophy Associated With Mutations in Retinitis Pigmentosa GTPase Regulator (RPGR)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 20, 2024
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99 Total Publications

Using artificial intelligence to assess macular edema treatments in retinitis pigmentosa.
Using artificial intelligence to assess macular edema treatments in retinitis pigmentosa.
Journal: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Published: July 31, 2025
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  • Elite
  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    Elite
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  • Distinguished
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
    Dr. Borooah is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
    Dr. Borooah is
    Distinguished
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  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Dr. Borooah is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
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  • Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
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    Distinguished
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  • X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
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  • Cone Dystrophy
    Dr. Borooah is
    Advanced
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
    Dr. Borooah is
    Advanced
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
    Dr. Borooah is
    Advanced
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  • Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
    Dr. Borooah is
    Advanced
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  • Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Dr. Borooah is
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  • Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy
    Dr. Borooah is
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Borooah is
    Experienced
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  • Cataract
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  • Cataract Removal
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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  • CHARGE Syndrome
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  • Coats Disease
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