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Nakul Shekhawat

Nakul Shekhawat, MD, MPH

Cornea and External Diseases

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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

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

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
      • 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, ASTP - Cornea and Anterior Segment Service, 2020

      University of Michigan Medical School

      Residency, Ophthalmology, 2018

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      Medical Education, MD, 2014

      Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

      Graduate School, MPH, 2013

      Board Certifications

      Ophthalmology

      American Board of Ophthalmology, 2021

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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 reviews

      The 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2024

        Very good and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2024

        Excellent eye surgeon.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/4/2024

        Dr. Shekhawat is an excellent eye doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2024

        Outstanding clinician with expert knowledge and skills

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2024

        Professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2024

        I am extremely satisfied with services, medical skills and professionalism.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        The doctor listened to my story and spent the appropriate time with me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Btilliant; compassionate; effrctve

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/16/2024

        Excellent and thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/9/2024

        Excellent!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/2/2024

        Dr. Shekhawat was amazing! So empathetic, intelligent, and friendly for such a young doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2024

        Considering he is a faculty member of Hopkins Medical school, he is excellent

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2024

        Professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Excellent explanation of future procedure

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Dr. Shekhawat is highly skilled, caring, and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        He is very professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable in his field of practice.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/28/2024

        Attentive, knowledgeable, caring

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        Personable, professional, knowledgeable, competent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        My surgeon is the best! He did a wonderful job!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/14/2024

        Very professional and caring! Took time to explain and answer questions I had!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        He is quick but will answer questions if needed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/28/2024

        Very good

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        Excellent doctor. I have confidence in him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        Every one was very helpful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/2/2024

        Very nice.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/2/2024

        Excellent medical care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/29/2024

        Extremely satisfied

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/26/2024

        Even temperment

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2024

        An excellent and kind practitioner.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2024

        When able to spend time with the provider, his services are good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/6/2024

        It was good service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/30/2024

        Deeply appreciated the services received.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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.