Dr. Shimy Apoorva, DO is board-certified and fellowship-trained in Uveitis. Dr. Apoorva specializes in the management of ocular inflammatory diseases and general ophthalmology. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and infectious eye conditions including scleritis, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, and uveitis. She also manages patients with glaucoma, cataracts, keratitis, diabetic retinopathy, AMD and dry eyes. Dr. Apoorva earned a doctorate of osteopathic medicine in 2017 from Philadelphia college of osteopathic medicine, Suwanee Georgia. Upon completing her medicine training Dr. Apoorva completed her TRI and ophthalmology residency from St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Far Rockaway, NY. After residency Dr. Apoorva pursued a one year fellowship in Ocular Immunology and Uveitis with Dr. Stephen C. Foster at MERSI, Waltham, MA Dr. Apoorva is a member of American academy of Ophthalmology, American Uveitis Society and American Osteopathic Association. In her spare time Dr. Apoorva enjoys walking, gardening, cooking and spending time with her family.
Dr. Shimy Apoorva, DO
- Ophthalmology, Other Specialty
- Accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- SightMD Connecticut 1144 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
- (860) 489-8999
Brief Intro
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
MERSI - 2022
RESIDENCY
Saint John's Episcopal Hospital - 2021
MEDICAL SCHOOL
PCOM - 2017
Saint Louis University - 2004
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 1144 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Ophthalmology
- Other Specialty
Conditions Addressed
- Iritis
- Macular Degeneration
- Keratitis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Medicaid
- ConnectiCare
- Meritain Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Wellcare
- Cigna
- Health New England
- Humana
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