Dr. Shah was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science. Subsequently, Dr. Shah earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. Dr. Shah completed his clinical training at New York Ophthalmology, the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Customized Vision Care. In 2022, Dr. Shah received an Advanced Certificate in Optometric Business Management and is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Leadership at SUNY Empire State College.