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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- 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.
- Mr Shah performed cataract surgery on my left eye 2 weeks ago and I’m delighted with the results. I opted for a premium lens – Odyssey toric multifocal lens and no longer need any glasses for long distance and near distance. I have astigmatism and Mr Shah corrected that as part of the procedure. A big thanks to Mr Shah for his professionalism and all the team at the Ridgeway Hospital for the excellent experience.
- Mr Shah is a lovely chap and I am 100% happy with my consultations, treatment and the outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend. The only minor bugbear is that clinic appointments are sometimes running late which is annoying if you've had to take time off work to get there.
- Very good doctor, explaining everything in detail, adviceed what to do next, excellent. I highly recommend him to everyone.
- It has been a month since cataract surgery and I’m delighted with the results. Mr Shah talked me through the various options for lens types and I opted for an Extended Depth Of Field (EDOF) lens with adjustment for my astigmatism. I’ve worn glasses since childhood but when. I visited the optician this week I was told I had 20:20 vision in my short sight and I don’t need glasses for driving. The whole experience has been faultless. Thank you