Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah

Ophthalmology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
15
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Shyamanga Borooah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Borooah is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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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

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
Regents of the University of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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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115 Total Publications

Does New Rapid Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Acquisition Affect Image Quality in Healthy and Diseased Eyes?
Does New Rapid Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Acquisition Affect Image Quality in Healthy and Diseased Eyes?
Journal: Translational vision science & technology
Published: June 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah by calling their office at 800-926-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah is classified as an Elite expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Shyamanga R. Borooah specialize in?

While Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah accept my insurance?

Dr. Shyamanga R. Borooah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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