Salil Shukla, M.D.
Vitreo - Retinal Surgeon
Dr. Salil Shukla graduated with a BA in English from Emory University in Atlanta and attended medical school at New York Medical College. During medical school, Dr. Shukla took a year’s hiatus to perform full-time clinical and basic science research in neuro-ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins’ Wilmer Eye Institute. He completed his medical internship at Yale University before returning to New York Medical College for residency in ophthalmology, where he served as Chief Resident his senior year. Subsequently Dr. Shukla completed a two year vitreo-retinal surgical fellowship at the Vitreoretinal Foundation in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Shukla has published papers in the journals Cornea, Retina, Experimental Neurology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He has presented several papers on macular degeneration at ARVO and was selected to present his research in endophthalmitis at the international Retina Congress convention.
Dr. Shukla’s areas of interest outside of retina include creative writing, reading, and mountain biking. He is an avid automotive enthusiast and has attended numerous amateur racing schools.