Overview
Ankoor Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kingwood, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
350 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste 200, Kingwood, TX 77339
4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
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.
7 Clinical Trials
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Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schefler is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ankoor R. Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ankoor R. Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ankoor R. Shah by calling their office at 713-524-3434. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ankoor R. Shah a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ankoor R. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Ankoor R. Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Ankoor R. Shah is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ankoor R. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ankoor R. Shah has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Ankoor R. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ankoor R. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Ankoor R. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-524-3434 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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Advanced
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- VitrectomyDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cataract RemovalDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- ColobomaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Usher SyndromeDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.