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Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is an ophthalmologist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Aleppo School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

20311 SW Birch St Ste 150 Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 427-2020

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kawji specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kawji's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kawji

4.7

55 ratings, 40 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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Sri Jeeva – Oct 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alicia M. – Mar 15, 2024
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Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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SC – Apr 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marguerita Alvis – Feb 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Hayley Maria KeAloha Tsang – Aug 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Vic N – Oct 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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FA – Aug 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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BG – Jul 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dale S. – Jun 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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D. Mathison – Mar 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Pam Moss – Sep 05, 2019
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May 10, 2019
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3 people found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2019
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Apr 26, 2019
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Apr 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Amy Mahar in Santa Ana, CA – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Costa Mesa, CA – Nov 22, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat everyone like family.

biography

Retina specialist and surgeon.

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Iu Health University

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • University Of Texas, Houston

    Residency Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Aleppo School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Repair Physical Therapy Inc.20311 SW Birch St Ste 150 Newport Beach, CA 92660
1

Practice

Shahem Kawji MD Inc.20072 SW Birch St Ste 260 Newport Beach, CA 92660
2
Mission Urology4500 Brockton Ave Ste 301 Riverside, CA 92501
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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