Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Syed M. Shah

Ophthalmology
Gundersen Health System
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
1836 S Ave, 
La Crosse, WI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Gundersen Health System
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
1836 S Ave, 
La Crosse, WI 
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Overview

Syed Shah is an Ophthalmologist in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in FL
Hospital Affiliations
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc
Winnmed
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Urdu
Gender
Male

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Locations

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
1836 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
Call: 608-783-7300

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing Retinoschisin (rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1) in Patients With X-linked Retinoschisis
A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing Retinoschisin (rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1) in Patients With X-linked Retinoschisis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 12, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: rAAV2tYF-CB-hRS1
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

27 Total Publications

Bibliometric Analysis of Vitamin D Research 2019-2024.
Bibliometric Analysis of Vitamin D Research 2019-2024.
Journal: Cureus
Published: November 07, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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      • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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      • Retinal Detachment
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      • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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      • Cataract
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      • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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      • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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      • Cone Dystrophy
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      • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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