Shyam A. Patel
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Shyam A. Patel

Ophthalmology | Optometry
31-27 41st St, 
Queens, NY 
Expertise in
12
conditions
31-27 41st St, 
Queens, NY 

Overview

Shyam Patel is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist who is licensed by New York State. He has extensive experience and has written many presentations and papers.

Dr. Patel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Vitrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 163 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL

Specialties

Ophthalmology
Optometry

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OCLI Vision
31-27 41st St, Queens, NY 11103
Other Locations
OCLI Vision
330 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501
OCLI Vision
2000 N Village Ave, Suite 402, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
OCLI Vision
2860 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Patel 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.

Dry Eye Syndrome
Cataract
Glaucoma
Keratoconus
Cloudy Cornea

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.

163 Total Publications

Impact of Alcohol Use Discontinuation on Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance Among Latino Patients With and Without Underlying Chronic Liver Disease.
Impact of Alcohol Use Discontinuation on Adipose Tissue Insulin Resistance Among Latino Patients With and Without Underlying Chronic Liver Disease.
Journal: Research square
Published: July 03, 2026
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Is Dr. Shyam A. Patel a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam A. Patel is classified as an Advanced expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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. Shyam A. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Shyam A. Patel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Shyam A. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shyam A. Patel has published 163 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dry Eye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Shyam A. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shyam A. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Shyam A. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-728-3400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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