Dr Shaileen Parikh
Doctor Overview
- Highly experienced Retina Surgeon and Ophthalmologist.
- Expert in treating macular degeneration, severe myopia, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Serves as the Medical Director of Eye & U Nakuru and Eye & U Nairobi.
Services Offered
Medical Certification Number
C0000015Languages Spoken
About Dr Shaileen Parikh
Dr Shaileen Parikh is a distinguished Ophthalmologist and Retina Surgeon in Nairobi with extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating eye diseases, particularly those affecting the retina and vitreous body.
He is well-versed in using cutting-edge medical technology to treat retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, high myopia, and ocular trauma for more accurate and successful results.
Dr Parikh is recognized for pioneering the Diabetic Retinopathy Project in Gujarat, a project funded by the World Diabetes Foundation (Denmark) and has benefited over 1.5 million patients screened for diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
Along with giving his services to the Nagri Eye Research Foundation, where thousands of patients with retina disease have been treated by him, he is also a visiting retina specialist at some of the top corporate hospitals in India.
He founded the exclusive retina clinic 3rd Eye-The Vitreoretinal Clinic and Eye Hospital in India, as well as the Eye & U Ophthalmic hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, which is the first private multi-speciality eye hospital in the country.
Education & Career
- M.B.B.S N.H.L. Medical College, Ahmedabad
- Diploma in ophthalmology (Gold Medalist) Nagri Eye Hospital, Gujarat University
- Master of surgery in ophthalmology Nagri Eye Hospital, Gujarat University
- Fellowship in Vitreoretinal surgery (FMRF) Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of an in-person consultation is KES 2,000
You can pay via mobile money or credit cards, including VISA and MasterCard. The doctor also accespts cash payments
You are required to make an advance payment for online video consultation appointments. You can pay via mobile money or credit cards, including VISA and MasterCard.
The consultation takes 30 minutes.
Select a service and your preferred date and time. Click on the "Book Appointment” button on the page. Confirm your details. Payment is to be made at the doctor’s office. You will be notified through SMS/WhatsApp and email to remind you about your appointment on the chosen date and time.
Yes, you can. You’ll be required to login into your account and click on the reschedule button.
Procedures & Conditions
Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- High myopia
- Ocular trauma
- Retinal detachment
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Vascular Occlusion
Treatment & procedures
- Fundus Photography
- Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Intravitreal injections
- Optical coherence tomography
- Retina surgeries
- Retinal lasers
Insurances Accepted
