Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Concierge Ophthalmology physician, Newport Beach, CA

Newport Retina

Dr. Kawji is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases and trained in retina and vitreous surgery.

20072 Southwest Birch Street, Suite 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660

At a glance

Board certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages

Arabic

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About Dr. Kawji

Dr. Kawji earned his medical degree at the University of Aleppo. He completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Texas, Houston, and an ophthalmology residency at Indiana University. His fellowship training was in retina and vitreous surgery at the University of Virginia and at the Doheny Eye Institute.

Dr. Kawji specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein and artery occlusion. In the office he performs intravitreal injections and retinal laser surgery for diabetic eye disease. He also performs retina surgeries such as retinal detachment repair and macular hole surgery.

Membership and fees

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Services

Retinal disease care Macular degeneration Diabetic retinopathy Retinal vein and artery occlusion Intravitreal injections Retinal laser surgery Pneumatic retinopexy Retinal detachment repair Macular hole surgery

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Education and credentials

Degree

Medical school

University of Aleppo

Internship

Internal medicine, University of Texas, Houston

Residency

Ophthalmology, Indiana University

Fellowship

Retina and vitreous surgery, University of Virginia

Fellowship

Doheny Eye Institute

Board certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

License

California Verify with the Medical Board of California

Location

20072 Southwest Birch Street, Suite 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Kawji board certified?

Yes. Dr. Kawji is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Where did Dr. Kawji train?

He earned his medical degree at the University of Aleppo and completed his ophthalmology residency at Indiana University. He completed fellowships at the University of Virginia and the Doheny Eye Institute.

Does Dr. Kawji treat macular degeneration?

Yes. Dr. Kawji treats macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular disorders such as retinal vein and artery occlusion. He performs office-based intravitreal injections for macular degeneration.