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Akbar Shakoor, MD

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50 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu

Dr. Shakoor specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eye. His primary clinical and surgical interests include retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes and macular holes macular and retinal degeneration as well as the medical and surgical treatment of ocular inflammatory diseases such as uveitis.

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

801-581-2352

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Midvalley Health Center

801-585-3937

243 East 6100 South
Murray, UT  84107
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Specialties

  • Uveitis
  • Retinal Diseases
  • Pediatric Retina
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Ophthalmology

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.5/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.8/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient March 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient March 19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is thorough, thoughtful and care was excellent

UofU Patient March 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 17, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient March 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is awesome! Incredibly smart, very kind, and inspirational. Thank you

UofU Patient March 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is a wonderful doctor and an amazing man. It's wonderful to have such a great doctor right here in the Salt Lake Valley. He is always professional and courteous, but he also has a great sense of humor. The people who work for him love him and that says everything. Thank you, Dr. Shakoor, for saving (and improving!) my vision.

UofU Patient March 06, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor is very kind and explains the situation very well.

UofU Patient March 04, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

Never saw the doctor, therefore, I have no idea the status of my digital images of my eyes. Was told I needed a shot in my bad eye by a technician. Asked whether I wanted Dr. Shakoor or would an intern due. I said the intern was fine. Still no information other than shot and rescheduled! Interestingly, my next appointment was only six weeks away with no explanation as to why! For the past couple of years the time between appointments has been much longer. One was even eight months out. (I remember because I was told they only schedule six months out and I had to call after two months to schedule that appointment.). Suddenly, I'm back to much shorter time between appointments WITHOUT ANY indication of a change in my condition. I did look at my digital images and MY UNPROFESSIONAL opinion was that there was some improvement. Certainly nothing I saw looked as bad as my first ones several years ago! So why no explanation of the appointment compressions?

UofU Patient February 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor Is efficient and friendly.

UofU Patient February 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shokoor is an excellent care provider.

UofU Patient February 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is wonderful and very caring.

UofU Patient February 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient February 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was done professionally done with care. I felt valued and comfortable as a patient.

UofU Patient February 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is the best - I appreciate his care and attention and also his sense of humor. I especially appreciate his skill and the skill of the residents he's supervising.

UofU Patient February 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Shakoor was most informative & made medical terminology clear in lay terms

UofU Patient February 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is an excellent doctor and I'm so blessed to have him to care for something as precious as my eyesight.

UofU Patient February 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Ok

UofU Patient February 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I like Dr. Shakoor. Very compassionate and thorough.

UofU Patient January 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient January 30, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient January 30, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

We were completely taken care of. all of our questions and concerns answered.

UofU Patient January 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient January 27, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor Shakoor knows my condition well. He understands the damage to the Retna in the left eye and is pleased with the stability in the eye as am I

UofU Patient January 27, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I appreciate Dr Shakoor so much. He is a kind doctor who inspires trust. He listens and cares.

UofU Patient January 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I had my cataract surgery with Dr Amy Lin to whom im very grateful...And Dr Shakoor who took over to reduce my back of the right eye swollen..I can't thank him enough...Thank you again.

UofU Patient January 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor as not determined yet what Is causing the Issues with my eyes. So, I have no opinion on questions 2 and 3.

UofU Patient January 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient January 07, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Already been telling people

UofU Patient January 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very impressive group of medical personnel

UofU Patient January 05, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is head and shoulders above a lot of providers anywhere- he is so calm, understanding and above all , knowledgeable and is not condesending like some providers can be. He treats me, as a patient , but also as an educated person and that is important to me. He also is very,, very good at his surgery and eye care- I can see again, and continue to be able to see thanks to him .He needs to be recognized for it as he is humble about It but also very confident at the same time. I will only let him touch my eyes for injections

UofU Patient December 31, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My case is a bit tricky, so I always enjoy the conversations that he has with me.

UofU Patient December 29, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient December 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shakoor is the very BEST!!!!!

UofU Patient December 15, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient December 14, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The care I have received is top notch to the point I come 400 miles one way to be treated by the best health care providers for complex eye issues

UofU Patient November 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shakoor is the best - compassionate and caring.

UofU Patient November 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient November 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I was seen first by a resident and then Dr Shakoor. I understand this is one of the benefits of a teaching hospital.

UofU Patient November 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

This is only for Dr. Shakoor. He was awesome. Very nice and very knowledgable. He spoke with me not my 14 year old that has no idea whats going on.

UofU Patient November 03, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is hands down the best Dr I could have asked for while going through this process! He is very kind and understanding. He explains everything so thoroughly which helps me out a ton. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an amazing eye Dr.

UofU Patient November 02, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shakoor is great!!!

UofU Patient October 30, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough in explaining my eye problem so that I understood it

UofU Patient October 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient October 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I am very pleased I chose to go to Dr Shakoor. Very professional, caring, and personable. I couldn't have asked for a better provider. His fellow Rachel Patel is just as amazing.

UofU Patient October 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I wasn't really told what the blood tests were for.

UofU Patient October 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I had meet with a fellow first to discuss the results of my in office testing. He was easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and I was confident in his answers to my questions. Dr. Shaboor came in after and he also discussed the results of the in office testing. We really enjoyed his bedside manner in that he was at ease, not in a rush, had a nice sense of humor and would discuss the pros and cons of surgery vs wait and watch approach. He was not pushing surgery at all and suggested in my case we watch and wait and follow up in a few months. I thought this was a reasonable approach. He said if I change my mind or my vision changes before the next scheduled visit, to come in earlier. I felt super comfortable in everything he presented.

UofU Patient October 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Every visit has been so great. Friendly and very knowledgeable. The ability to see me for this urgent matter and getting right on it was simply the best I could ask for. Very happy to be in the best hands

UofU Patient October 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Thoughtful and communicative

UofU Patient October 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient October 02, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shakoor is the best.

Dr. Shakoor specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of uveitis and other infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eye. His primary clinical and surgical interests include retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membranes and macular holes macular and retinal degeneration as well as the medical and surgical treatment of ocular inflammatory diseases such as uveitis.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

Education History

Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Fellow, 2013
Fellowship University of California, F.I. Proctor Foundation
Fellowship in Uveitis, Cornea and External Disease
Fellow, 2011
Residency University of Virginia
Ophthalmology
Resident, 2010
Residency Indiana University School of Medicine
Transitional Year
Resident, 2007
Fellowship University of Illinois at Chicago, Eye and Ear Infirmary
Applied Physics laboratory under Dr. Mahnaz Shahidi and Dr. N.P. Blair
Fellow, 2006
Professional Medical The Aga Khan University College of Medicine
Medicine and Surgery
M.B.B.S., 2002

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Samra YA, Kira D, Rajpurohit P, Mohamed R, Owen LA, Shakoor A, Kim IK, DeAngelis MM, Sheibani N, Al-Shabrawey M, Tawfik A (2021). Implication of N-Methyl-d-Aspartate Receptor in Homocysteine-Induced Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Int J Mol Sci, 22(17).
  2. Hu KS, Vitale AT, Shakoor A, Larochelle M, Sassalos T, Elner SG, Jayasundera T, Conrady CD (2021). Pyramidal Inflammatory Deposits of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Outer Retina in Ocular Syphilis. Ophthalmol Retina, 6, 172-178.
  3. Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Nuttall E, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Vitale A, Shakoor A, Shulman JP, Sieminski SF, Kim I, Owen LA, Murtaugh MA, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Systemic Disease and Ocular Comorbidity Analysis of Geographically Isolated Federally Recognized American Indian Tribes of the Intermountain West. J Clin Med, 9(11).
  4. Goldstein ED, Shakoor A, Majersik JJ (2020). Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion and Venous Abnormalities in CADASIL. Neurologist, 25(6), 178-179.
  5. Ibrahim AS, Hussein K, Wang F, Wan M, Saad N, Essa M, Kim I, Shakoor A, Owen LA, DeAngelis MM, Al-Shabrawey M (2020). Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)4 But Not BMP2 Disrupts the Barrier Integrity of Retinal Pigment Epithelia and Induces Their Migration: A Potential Role in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. J Clin Med, 9(7).
  6. Conrady CD, Shakoor A (2019). Rituximab-Associated Retinal Occlusive Vasculopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 28(4), 622-625.
  7. Conrady CD, Feist RM Jr, Vitale AT, Shakoor A (2020). Long-term visual outcomes of endophthalmitis and the role of systemic steroids in addition to intravitreal dexamethasone. BMC Ophthalmol, 20(1), 181.
  8. Jacobsen BH, Shah AA, Aggarwal S, Mwanansao C, McFadden M, Zouache MA, Shakoor A (2020). Prevalence of Retinal Diseases and Associated Risk Factors in an African Population From Mwanza, Tanzania. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina, 51(5), S17-S25.
  9. Liang Q, Dharmat R, Owen L, Shakoor A, Li Y, Kim S, Vitale A, Kim I, Morgan D, Liang S, Wu N, Chen K, DeAngelis MM, Chen R (2019). Single-nuclei RNA-seq on human retinal tissue provides improved transcriptome profiling. Nat Commun, 10(1), 5743.
  10. Owen LA, Shakoor A, Morgan DJ, Hejazi AA, McEntire MW, Brown JJ, Farrer LA, Kim I, Vitale A, DeAngelis MM (2019). The Utah Protocol for Postmortem Eye Phenotyping and Molecular Biochemical Analysis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 60(4), 1204-1212.
  11. Hicks PM, Melendez SAC, Vitale A, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Morgan DJ, Feehan M, Shakoor A, Kim I, Owen LA, DeAngelis MM (2019). Genetic Epidemiologic Analysis of Hypertensive Retinopathy in an Underrepresented and Rare Federally Recognized Native American Population of the Intermountain West. J Community Med Public Health, 3(1).
  12. Conrady CD, Hanson KE, Mehra S, Carey A, Larochelle M, Shakoor A (2018). The First Case of Trypanosoma cruzi-Associated Retinitis in an Immunocompromised Host Diagnosed With Pan-Organism Polymerase Chain Reaction. Clin Infect Dis, 67(1), 141-143.
  13. DeAngelis MM, Owen LA, Morrison MA, Morgan DJ, Li M, Shakoor A, Vitale A, Iyengar S, Stambolian D, Kim IK, Farrer LA (2017). Genetics of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Hum Mol Genet, 26(R1), R45-R50.

Review

  1. Le HG, Shakoor A (2021). Diabetic and Retinal Vascular Eye Disease. [Review]. Med Clin North Am, 105(3), 455-472.
  2. BrundrettA, Conrady CD, Shakoor A, Lin A (2018). Current Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Endophthalmitis. [Review]. Curr Ophthalmol Rep, 1-10.
  3. Hassman L, Shakoor A (April 2018). How to Manage Intraocular Lymphoma. [Review]. 25(4), 64-69.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Hicks P, Collazo-Melendez A, Vitale AT, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein PS, Morgan D, Feehan M, Shakoor A, Kim I, Owen L, DeAngelis MM (2019). Genetic Epidemiologic Analysis of Hypertensive Retinopathy (HTR) Reveals Unique Risk in a Native American Population. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2019 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Letter

  1. Simonett JM, Shakoor A, Bernstein PS (2020). Intentional retinal injury with handheld lasers is an underrecognized form of self-harm. [Letter to the editor]. J Affect Disord, 281, 503-504.

Global Impact

Education History

Professional Medical The Aga Khan University College of Medicine
Medicine and Surgery
M.B.B.S.

Selected Provider Publications

Journal Article

  1. Hicks PM, Haaland B, Feehan M, Crandall AS, Pettey JH, Nuttall E, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Vitale A, Shakoor A, Shulman JP, Sieminski SF, Kim I, Owen LA, Murtaugh MA, Noyes A, DeAngelis MM (2020). Systemic Disease and Ocular Comorbidity Analysis of Geographically Isolated Federally Recognized American Indian Tribes of the Intermountain West. J Clin Med, 9(11).
    Global Impact: Native American Nations.

  2. Hicks PM, Melendez SAC, Vitale A, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein P, Morgan DJ, Feehan M, Shakoor A, Kim I, Owen LA, DeAngelis MM (2019). Genetic Epidemiologic Analysis of Hypertensive Retinopathy in an Underrepresented and Rare Federally Recognized Native American Population of the Intermountain West. J Community Med Public Health, 3(1).
    Global Impact: Native American Nations.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Hicks P, Collazo-Melendez A, Vitale AT, Self W, Hartnett ME, Bernstein PS, Morgan D, Feehan M, Shakoor A, Kim I, Owen L, DeAngelis MM (2019). Genetic Epidemiologic Analysis of Hypertensive Retinopathy (HTR) Reveals Unique Risk in a Native American Population. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2019 Annual Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
    Global Impact: Native American Nations.

News Articles

Medical and Surgical Management of Ocular Inflammatory Disease

Moran Eye Center Expands Outreach Care with Monthly Clinic for Diabetes- and Retina-Related Conditions

Study Cites Re-Emergence of Ocular Syphilis

Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease

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