MBBS (Hons), BSc(Med)Hons
MMed (Ophth. Sc.), FRANZCO
AHPRA: MED0001602995
Specialist Ophthalmologist Canberra, ACT
Dr Parth Shah is a Canberra-based ophthalmologist with specialist training in cataract surgery, strabismus (eye muscle) surgery, and paediatric ophthalmology. He provides both private and public specialist eye care to patients across the ACT and surrounding region.
Dr Shah completed his medical degree and ophthalmology training in Sydney before undertaking four advanced surgical fellowships across internationally recognised institutions in the United Kingdom and United States of America. This included subspecialty training at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr Shah holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship at the University of Canberra, contributing to ophthalmology education and research in the ACT region. He also holds a Clinical Senior Lecturer position at the University of Sydney.
Dr Shah relocated to Canberra in July 2022, bringing advanced subspecialist surgical skills to fill a significant gap in ACT specialist eye care. He performs surgery at Calvary Bruce Private Hospital and holds a consultant appointment at Canberra Hospital, where he supervises ophthalmology registrars and manages acute eye emergencies.
Dr Shah is committed to evidence-based practice and continues to publish research and present at national and international ophthalmology meetings. Through the Outback Eye Service, he provides specialist eye care to disadvantaged rural and remote communities across Australia.
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
University of New South Wales (UNSW) — UAI 100
University of Sydney
Specialist ophthalmology qualification — RANZCO
New South Wales
Areas of Special Interest
Dr Shah has pursued advanced fellowship training to develop subspecialist skills in three core areas. Patients are referred to him by GPs, optometrists, and other specialists across Canberra and the ACT region.
Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification (standard cataract removal)
- Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS)
- Premium IOL selection (multifocal, toric, EDOF lenses)
- Complex and high-risk cataract cases
- Combined cataract & strabismus procedures
Strabismus Surgery
- Adult strabismus — adjustable suture technique
- Complex paediatric strabismus (esotropia, exotropia)
- Third, fourth and sixth cranial nerve palsies
- Thyroid eye disease — orbital decompression & muscle surgery
- Re-do and revision strabismus surgery
Paediatric Ophthalmology
- Amblyopia (lazy eye) — diagnosis and treatment
- Childhood refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
- Paediatric cataract surgery
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (blocked tear ducts)
- Eye injections for AMD, diabetic macular oedema (DMO) & RVO
Surgical Fellowship Institutions
Dr Shah completed four advanced surgical fellowships at world-class ophthalmology centres in the United Kingdom and United States — building subspecialist expertise that he now brings to Canberra patients.
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Subspecialty fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology — one of the UK’s busiest children’s eye units, managing complex congenital and acquired paediatric eye conditions.
Oxford University Hospitals
Advanced fellowship in adult strabismus surgery at one of the oldest and most renowned eye hospitals in Europe, training under internationally recognised strabismus surgeons.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Surgical fellowship in cataract surgery and strabismus, gaining high-volume surgical experience in a major regional NHS centre.
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Advanced fellowship in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the United States.
Affiliated Professional Organisations
Dr Shah holds memberships with leading ophthalmology bodies in Australia, Europe and the United States — maintaining connection with the latest clinical developments and surgical techniques worldwide.
Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists — Fellow
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association for Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons
World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
University Affiliations & Research
- Adjunct Associate Professor — University of Canberra
Dr Shah holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship at the University of Canberra — a significant local academic appointment that supports ophthalmology education and research within the ACT. This affiliation reflects his commitment to advancing eye care and specialist training in the Canberra region.
- Clinical Senior Lecturer — University of Sydney
Dr Shah maintains a Clinical Senior Lecturer appointment at the University of Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research universities. This role involves contributing to the clinical training of future medical graduates and ophthalmology specialists.
- Consultant — Canberra Hospital
As a consultant ophthalmologist at Canberra Hospital, Dr Shah supervises advanced ophthalmology registrars and manages complex acute eye emergencies, ensuring the ACT public health system has access to subspecialist surgical expertise.
- Outback Eye Service — Community Care
Dr Shah participates in the Outback Eye Service, travelling to disadvantaged rural and remote communities across Australia to provide specialist eye care that would otherwise be inaccessible. This reflects his commitment to equitable eye health for all Australians.
