
Raza Murtaza Shah, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Raza Murtaza Shah
Independent Clinician

Background
Dr. Shah is an AUPO-fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Shah attended college at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He later earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and remained there to pursue his residency in Ophthalmology where he was also honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Shah then pursued his fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Shah has been privileged to author or co-author over 40 book chapters and topics as well as publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to lecture both physicians and students on current clinical issues. As a resident, he received multiple honors including Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, and the Golden Apple for Teaching by the College of Medicine. He was even bestowed with Hahnemann University Hospital's highest award for training physicians – "Excellence in Clinical Practice for a Fellow, Resident, or Intern." Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of retinal disease, but has particular interests in the management of acute, subacute, and chronic retinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and complex retinal detachments. Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Locations
- Maryland Retina Institute LLC
- 2919 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Suite D, Olney, MD 20832
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- phone: 301-876-4900
- fax: 240-483-4493
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2015
- Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2013
- Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine, MD, 2008
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2021