Dr. Emil Shieh, M.D., is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his internship at California Pacific Medical Center, followed by his residency at Wills Eye Hospital. A comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience, he has performed over 6000 cataract surgeries and is a sub-investigator for North Bay Eye Associates Clinical Research.
Dr. Emil Shieh, M.D., is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his internship at California Pacific Medical Center, followed by his residency at Wills Eye Hospital. A comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience, he has performed over 6000 cataract surgeries and is a sub-investigator for North Bay Eye Associates Clinical Research.
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Very awesome, thorough and kind man
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Shieh was very informative and provided us with the information we needed. He is very understanding and wants to make sure his patients receive the right care.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I appreciate how he communicates. He is always willing to discuss the pros and cons of each things we do. Eye surgery, contacts etc.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
On time , explains all, listens well
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Shields is a fantastic eye doctor! I am so lucky to have him as my doctor for so many years!
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
es muy amable y se da tiempo para responder las preguntas Que uno tenga
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough and pleasant visit!
(3 months ago)
Jun-2026
Great professional
(3 months ago)
May-2026
Personable, competent, a great doctor.
(4 months ago)
May-2026
Dr shieh is amazing! So happy he is my eye doctor. Thank you
Dr. Emil Shieh, M.D., is a highly experienced and accomplished comprehensive ophthalmologist, now serving patients at North Bay Eye Associates in the Sonoma County area for over 20 years.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in Providence, RI, and his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University in New York, NY. Dr. Shieh completed his internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, and his residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Shieh is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds a State of California medical licensure. Prior to joining North Bay Eye, he practiced at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center, where he performed an impressive over 6000 cataract surgeries. He is also a sub-investigator for the North Bay Eye Associates Clinical Research Department, contributing to advancements in ophthalmology.
His notable accomplishments include the Edith and Denton McKane Award for research in Ophthalmology from Columbia University, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship at Harvard University, and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
Dr. Shieh is married and has two teenage daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys photography and travel. He is also an avid athlete, having completed several triathlons, marathons, and century bike rides, including finishing the 70.3 Vineman Ironman Triathlon twice.
Dr. Shieh is currently seeing patients in the Healdsburg and Santa Rosa offices.
Very awesome, thorough and kind man
Dr. Shieh was very informative and provided us with the information we needed. He is very understanding and wants to make sure his patients receive the right care.
I appreciate how he communicates. He is always willing to discuss the pros and cons of each things we do. Eye surgery, contacts etc.
On time , explains all, listens well
Dr. Shields is a fantastic eye doctor! I am so lucky to have him as my doctor for so many years!
es muy amable y se da tiempo para responder las preguntas Que uno tenga
Very thorough and pleasant visit!
Great professional
Personable, competent, a great doctor.
Dr shieh is amazing! So happy he is my eye doctor. Thank you