Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla
Overview
Aakriti Shukla MD, MSc is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at CUMC and Attending Ophthalmologist at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Shukla is a board-certified ophthalmologist and specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts. Her surgical expertise includes minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, traditional glaucoma surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, and cataract surgery.Dr. Shukla completed her undergraduate studies as a Trustee and Renaissance Scholar at the University of Southern California. She received her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, where she was awarded a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship and earned the Edith and Denton McKane Memorial Award for Outstanding Research in Ophthalmology. She completed her training as an ophthalmology resident and served as chief resident at Columbia University's Harkness Eye Institute. She earned a Master of Science degree at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in Patient-Oriented Research. She pursued further glaucoma subspecialty training at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Prior to her appointment at Columbia University, she served as glaucoma faculty at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Shukla has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and has been invited to speak nationally and internationally on her patient care and research. She serves on the editorial boards of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Glaucoma. She is continually inspired by her patients and aims to improve their quality of life while treating their glaucoma.
Dr. Shukla is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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880 Third Avenue, Floor 2, New York, NY 10022
622 W 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shukla has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla by calling their office at 212-305-9535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla specialize in?
While Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla accept my insurance?
Dr. Aakriti G. Shukla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Shukla isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Shukla isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Distinguished
- TrabeculectomyDr. Shukla isDistinguished. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Advanced
- Cataract RemovalDr. Shukla isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- HyphemaDr. Shukla isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Shukla isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Shukla isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Corneal TransplantDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- EpiscleritisDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- IridectomyDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Iridectomy.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Shukla isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.