Shamik Bafna, M.D.

Sightpath Medical has selected Shamik Bafna, M.D. as a Top 10 Surgeon in the US for demonstrating surgical expertise through high volume of cataract surgeries, continued surgical excellence, and exceptional patient care. Dedicated to the community, Dr. Bafna is committed to improving lives through better vision. Sightpath considers Dr. Bafna to be a leader in cataract surgery.

Sightpath Medical is a leading US provider of surgical services and equipment for cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive procedures. Sightpath Medical has performed 500,000 catarct procedures nationwide with hundreds of practices. We are pleased to distinguish this leading U.S. surgeon.

INTERESTING FACTS

Dr. Bafna is a board certified ophthalmologist who completed a one year fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery after his ophthalmology residency. He has extensive experience treating laser vision correction patients. He has published and presented several peer-reviewed papers in ophthalmology including two chapters on laser vision correction. He has received numerous honors including the prestigious Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award.

In addition, Dr. Bafna has a unique perspective in treating his patients having had the LASIK procedure himself. Dr. Bafna currently resides with his wife and two children in the greater Cleveland area. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and has visited over 25 countries.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• Elyria Memorial Hospital
• University Hospital-Bedford
• Lakewood Hospital

Education

UNDERGRADUATE

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, BS, 1989

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, MS, 1991

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Doctor of Medicine, 1992

OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY

Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute
Houston, Texas 1993-1996

FELLOWSHIP

Boston, Massachusetts
New England Eye Center
Cornea & Refractive Surgery 1996 - 1997

CERTIFICATION

Ohio Medical License
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

HONORS AND ACHEIVEMENTS

• Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award
• Taylor Lions Club Ophthalmology Scholarship
• Fight for Sight Research Fellowship