Professional statement
Mr Nimish Shah is a consultant ophthalmologist practicing in Swindon. He specialises in cataract surgery — including intraocular and refractive lens exchange — diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, medica retina disorders, and general ophthalmology.
Mr Shah qualified from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidlya University, India, in 1997. He completed his post-graduate training in ophthalmology in 2002 at the University of Rajasthan, India, before coming to the UK. He has been working in the NHS in UK since 2004. In 2006 he became a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London and in 2007 he obtained the membership of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. In 2009, he was awarded a Fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow.
In October 2025, Mr Shah performed the first Johnson & Johnson TECNIS Odyssey Multifocal Toric intraocular lens implantation at The Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon, becoming the first ophthalmic surgeon within Circle Health Group to implant this new state-of-the-art premium multifocal lens. The clinical outcomes of this revolutionary intraocular lens implant have been excellent, with the patient reporting to be 'over the moon', describing the improvement as being life-changing.
Mr Shah is the Clinical Lead for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services for the Swindon, Bath, and Salisbury regions, and has participated in the development of medical retina services within the NHS. In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Shah is a researcher and medical educator. He has presented more than 30 papers and posters at various international and national conferences. He serves as a Faculty trainer at Microsurgical skills course and Phaco training course at Royal College of Ophthalmologist, London & is also on International examiner panel for the FRCS exam by Royal Colleges of Ophthalmology and Surgeons, Glasgow.
Clinics
The Ridgeway Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Swindon, Moormead Rd, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9DD,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 28 years of experience
- Consultant ophthalmologist, The Ridgeway Hospital
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Education
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons (2009)
- MRCSEd, Royal College of Surgeons (2007)
Teaching posts
- Faculty trainer for Microsurgical Skills Course & Intro to Phaco Course, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
- Examiner for the Fellowship exam, Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Positions in organisations
- Clinical lead, Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services (Swindon, Bath, and Salisbury)
- Ophthalmology representative of the Medical Advisory Committee, The Ridgeway Hospital
Publications and conferences
- A selection of Mr Shah's published research is available on ResearchGate. |https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nimish-Shah-9
Languages spoken
- English
- Gujarati
Reviews
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- I am delighted with the results. I now for full vision in the right eye and am looking forward to having the same result in the remaining eye.
- I was referred to Mr Khan for cataract assessment, who subsequently guided me through the IOL options available on the NHS scheme and privately. I elected to invest in trifocal IOLs to give me the widest possible unaided focal range. The surgery to fit the lenses went without a hitch under the expertise of Mr Shah and the exceptional care of the staff at The Ridgeway Hospital. Having worn spectacles and contact lenses to correct myopia for over 50 years, the results have been transformational.
- I had my Cataract surgery about a month ago. The procedure was carried out by Mr Shah. From the initial consultation, to the Surgery and the ‘follow up’ appointment this week, Mr Shah made me feel totally at ease and I was very confident with the procedure I was having. All the staff were very caring and made sure I was ok. I have worn glasses since I was 12 and now have excellent vision in my left eye. I am very happy with the results and now have a date for the second eye to be done.
- Mr Shah is a very polite professional consultant, keeps you informed of treatment required and carries it out with excellent results
- The whole team were excellent
- Made a very good job on removing the catarract in my left eye very caring and the staff were very helpful and explained every thing clearly
- Mr Shah performed cataract surgery on my right eye recently. I had been very nervous about this surgery but did not need to be Mr Shah and his team were wonderful and kept me informed at all times as to what was happening at all times during the procedure. The sight in my right eye has really improved for the first time I can see when I wake up. I am having my left eye done in about 4 weeks. Thank you to all concerned for a professional and caring service.