Nakul Shekhawat, MD, MPH
Cornea and External Diseases
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nakul Shekhawat
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Nakul Shekhawat, M.D., M.P.H. is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute and the 2023 Stephen F Raab and Mariellen Brickley-Raab Rising Professor of Ophthalmology. He specializes in cataract surgery, complex cataract and anterior segment surgery, corneal and external diseases, and corneal surgery including both full- and partial-thickness corneal transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK, PKP).
Dr. Shekhawat received his M.D. degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and his M.P.H. degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed ophthalmology residency at the renowned Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan where he received the Resident Excellence Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
He completed additional subspecialty training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute where he was awarded the prestigious Claes Dohlman Award from Harvard Medical School recognizing the most outstanding cornea fellow in the country.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Laser cataract surgery now offered in Bethesda- Hopkins Medicine (April 2024)
- Johns Hopkins, Microsoft Extend Collaboration for Startups as Newest Grant Recipients Named - Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (July 2021)
- Taking a Wide View with Nakul Shekhawat - Hopkins Medicine (September 2020)
- A Patient’s Guide to Shingles: Prompt treatment is crucial to avoid severe neurological complications - US News & World Report (January 2020)
- Shingle White Female: Study finds three-fold increase in number of Americans diagnosed with shingles - The Ophthalmologist (July 2019)
Research Interests
Cataract Surgery, Corneal Infections, Corneal Surgery, International Ophthalmology, Public Health Ophthalmology
Research Summary
Dr. Shekhawat’s research interests include ocular infectious disease, eye disease epidemiology, international ophthalmology, and improving outcomes for patients undergoing cataract and corneal surgery. He is particularly interested in improving diagnosis and outcomes for infectious keratitis (corneal ulceration), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide.
Dr. Shekhawat’s research has been recognized by awards and grants from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Research to Prevent Blindness, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Ophthalmological Society, Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Eversight Eye Bank. His research has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, and the U.S. News and World Report.
Selected Publications
Nakul S. Shekhawat, Leslie M. Niziol, Sankalp S. Sharma, Sanil Joseph, Alan L. Robin, Brenda W. Gillespie, David C. Musch, Maria A. Woodward, Rengaraj Venkatesh. The Utility of Routine Fundus Photography Screening for Posterior Segment Disease: A Stepped-wedge, Cluster-randomized Trial in South India. Ophthalmology 2020 Nov 27;S0161-6420(20)31120-9
Nakul S. Shekhawat, Michael V. Stock, Elizabeth F. Baze, Mary K. Daly, David E. Vollman, Mary G. Lawrence, Amy S. Chomsky. Impact of First Eye versus Second Eye Cataract Surgery on Visual Function and Quality of Life. Ophthalmology 2017;124:1496-1503
Nakul S. Shekhawat, Roni M. Shtein, Taylor S. Blachley, Joshua D. Stein. Antibiotic Prescription Fills for Acute Conjunctivitis among Enrollees in a Large United States Managed Care Network. Ophthalmology 2017; 124(8): 1099-1107
Nakul Shekhawat, Harran Mkocha, Beatriz Munoz, Charlotte Gaydos, Laura Dize, Thomas Quinn, Sheila West. Cohort and age effects of mass drug administration on prevalence of trachoma: a longitudinal study in rural Tanzania. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2014;55(4): 2307-2314
Joshua D. Stein, Nakul Shekhawat, Nidhi Talwar, Rajesh Balkrishnan. Impact of the Introduction of Generic Latanoprost on Glaucoma Medication Adherence. Ophthalmology 2015;122(4):738-47
Honors
- Claes Dohlman Society Fellowship Award, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
- Heed Fellowship, Heed Ophthalmic Society
- Resident Excellence Award, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Best Paper Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Ingram Scholarship Program, Vanderbilt University
- J. Donald M. Gass Award, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- National Eye Institute Travel Award, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Early Acceptance Program, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 7/1/09
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Cornea Society
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society
- Society for Clinical Trials
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 240-482-1100
- fax: 240-482-1105
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, ASTP - Cornea and Anterior Segment Service, 2020University of Michigan Medical School
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2018Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical Education, MD, 2014Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, MPH, 2013Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2021Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
120 ratings, 37 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Very good and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Excellent eye surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Shekhawat is an excellent eye doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Outstanding clinician with expert knowledge and skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
I am extremely satisfied with services, medical skills and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
The doctor listened to my story and spent the appropriate time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Btilliant; compassionate; effrctve
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Excellent and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr. Shekhawat was amazing! So empathetic, intelligent, and friendly for such a young doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Considering he is a faculty member of Hopkins Medical school, he is excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Excellent explanation of future procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr. Shekhawat is highly skilled, caring, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
He is very professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable in his field of practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Attentive, knowledgeable, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Personable, professional, knowledgeable, competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Some of these questions are not appropriate since I haven't had the procedure yet...have 2 different versions of Q-aire.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
My surgeon is the best! He did a wonderful job!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Very professional and caring! Took time to explain and answer questions I had!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
He is quick but will answer questions if needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Very good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
These questions were based on my doctors visits. Follow up from surgery. The doctors and nurses during my surgery were excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Excellent doctor. I have confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Every one was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Excellent medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Extremely satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Even temperment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
First visit with him-- he seems very knowledgeable, highly competent, and dedicated to getting me the best possible treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
An excellent and kind practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2024
From the time I checked in to the time I left, the care I received was exceptional.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2024
When able to spend time with the provider, his services are good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2024
It was good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Deeply appreciated the services received.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
No complaints about my interactions with Dr. Shekhawat, whom I was seeing for a second appointment. I waited nearly an hour after the last test before he arrived.