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Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (54)
Map Pin Small Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Newport Beach, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Aleppo School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Kawji, completed a residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Kawji an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Kawji works at Practice in Newport Beach, CA with other offices in Riverside, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kawji's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Repair Sports Institute
    20311 SW Birch St Ste 150, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 427-2020
  2. 2
    Mission Urology
    4500 Brockton Ave Ste 301, Riverside, CA 92501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 784-8373
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    Shahem Kawji MD Inc.
    20072 SW Birch St Ste 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 427-2020

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  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • English, Arabic
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    • 1326059387
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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    • Indiana University School of Medicine
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    • University of Aleppo School of Medicine
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    • Ophthalmology
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