Ruchi Shah

Dr. Ruchi Shah is a board-certified optometrist with over 10 years of experience. She is passionate about ocular disease management, especially dry eye disease, and enjoys practicing full-scope optometry. Known for her caring, honest, and holistic approach, Dr. Shah treats every patient as if they were family.

She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2015, followed by a residency at the West Haven VA in Connecticut, where she specialized in Ocular Disease, Low Vision, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Since then, she has gained extensive experience working in medical ophthalmology practices, academia, and optical settings.

In January 2024, Dr. Shah proudly purchased Norwood Park Eye Center from Dr. Nick Opitz. She is fully dedicated to continuing the practice’s tradition of excellence while enhancing the patient experience with her expertise and personalized care.

Dr. Shah lives in Wicker Park with her husband and two young sons. Outside of the office, she enjoys cooking, listening to audiobooks, traveling, and exploring Chicago with her family.