Dr. Syed M. A. Shah, MBBS, FACS, is a board-certified retina specialist and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with over 24 years of experience in clinical care, academic leadership, and translational research. He serves as Vice Chair for Research and Digital Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology at Emplify Health, and holds faculty appointments at Aga Khan University and NUST.

His work spans retinal imaging, clinical trials, gene therapy, digital innovation, and healthcare delivery. As co-founder of the Retinal Imaging Research and Reading Center and the Quantum Vision Reading Center, he has advanced the use of multimodal imaging, functional outcomes, and molecular biomarkers in clinical trials. His contributions to digital medicine include AI-driven diagnostics, digital biomarkers, and immersive technologies, all aimed at improving efficiency, equity, and clinical impact in resource-poor settings.

Dr. Shah has led or contributed to over 45 clinical trials, published more than 75 peer-reviewed articles, and serves on multiple advisory boards. He is committed to mentoring future clinician