Shree Kurup, MD
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Specialty: Ophthalmology-VitreoRetinal Surgery and Disease
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Primary Location: 88 Center Rd (9 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Bedford Medical Office Building (9 mi.)
88 Center Rd
Ste 300
Bedford, OH 44146
216-844-3937
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell Ste 3200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3937
UH Euclid Health Center (7 mi.)
18599 Lake Shore Blvd
Ste 200
Euclid, OH 44119
216-844-3937
UH Landerbrook Health Center (7 mi.)
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Ste 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-3937
UH Hudson Health Center (21 mi.)
5778 Darrow Rd
Ste 104
Hudson, OH 44236
216-844-3937
UH Western Reserve Hospital Ophthalmology (22 mi.)
231 Seasons Rd
Ste 1200
Hudson, OH 44224
216-844-3937
Biography: Shree Kurup, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Surgical Ocular Immunology and Uveitis, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Director, Vitreoretinal Diseases, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Education
Fellowship | Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Disease
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Disease - Vitreoretinal Foundation Pllc (2006 - 2007)
Fellowship | Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Disease
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Disease - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Upmc (2005 - 2005)
Fellowship | Ocular Immunology and Uveitis
Ocular Immunology and Uveitis - National Eye Institute (2003 - 2005)
Fellowship | Medical Retina
Medical Retina - National Eye Institute (2003 - 2005)
Residency | Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology - Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center (2000 - 2003)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center (1997 - 2000)
Medical Education
Calicut Medical College (1993)
About
Shree K Kurup MD, FACP, joined the University Hospitals Eye Institute in 2018 and serves as the director of the Division of Vitreoretinal Diseases, Surgery and Ocular Immunology and Uveitis. He is a vitreoretinal surgeon, uveitis specialist, and is a trained immunologist.
Dr. Kurup was born in Calicut, India, and lived in the midwestern Chicago suburbs in his 20s. After graduating with distinction in his high school, he entered the combined residency program in Medicine and Ophthalmology at the New York Medical College and the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (now part of the Mount Sinai University system). Dr. Kurup completed his ophthalmology residency at New York Eye & Ear program, where he also served as chief resident. He was chosen to be a fellow both at Johns Hopkins and the National Eye Institute at National Institutes of Health (NIH). He completed his retina fellowship at NIH as well as a laboratory of immunology fellowship at the National Eye Institute. He has served as chief of vitreoretinal surgery, fellowship director for vitreoretinal surgery, as well as director of research. Dr. Kurup was an attending physician and associate and full professor for years prior to coming to the UH Eye Institute.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Kurup cares for both adult and childhood vitreoretinal diseases and ocular inflammation. He has an interest in complex and high-risk macular surgery cases, as well uveitis syndromes. Some of Dr. Kurup's clinical research interests detail new techniques for common retinal surgical disorders. Utilizing his background in medicine and surgery, his research, and personal experience with these procedures, Dr. Kurup will tailor therapeutic options for complex uveitis and retinal diseases based on the patient and the condition.
Dr Kurup was honored by the American Medical Association (AMA), The American Society of Retinal Surgeons, European Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and American Academy of Ophthalmology for his achievements. He was named physician of the year in 2001 by the AMA. He is not only one of its Best Doctors from 2008 to 2016, but is also a consultant for Best Doctors.
Dr. Kurup has contributed to our understanding of therapeutic options to regrown blood vessels, and is the holder of three patents directly related to the field of ophthalmology. He is currently holding a new patent for drug testing in sharks as well as periocular and skin disease.
At the UH Eye Institute, Dr. Kurup has received regional, national and international consultations. Dr. Kurup sees patients at UH Eye Institute's main facility as well as our Landerbrook, Westlake and Hudson satellites.
Other Notable Achievements
Dr. Kurup has a stellar record of academic and public service. Dr. Kurup is a one of the leading educators of ophthalmologists on a national and international level. He serves on various scientific or curriculum committees for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, National Institutes of Health. He has served on advisory committees to the FDA and NIH patent offices and is an editor of numerous journals. Two of note are the PLOS One and Graefe's Journal of Ophthalmology, the flagship of the German Ophthalmology Society. Dr. Kurup is an accomplished writer, having articles in more than 50 peers reviewed high quality journals. He has taught over 25 residents and fellows and introduced them to the world of complex retinal and uveitic disorders and diseases.
Dr. Kurup is married to his spouse, a designer, with whom he has one child. He has been well supported by his wife and enjoys all that the Midwest has to offer.
Public Advocacy
Dr Kurup has served as vice chair for the state of New York for the AMA and worked as advisor to the Governor for both Republican and Democratic parties. He has been awarded and recognized for contributions made in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Kurup takes the time to explain things to you even when it's very busy.He's very knowledgeable and reassuring when you get nervous
Satisfactory
Very Caring And Respectful
Informative and complete
Excellent Eye Dr.
Medical assistants did not even look at me or introduce themselves. Others in the office were great!
Everyone scored A+ in my book.
Dr Kurup makes you part of the team in your care.
Always excellent care
Dr kurup is a wonderful dr who is a look ways kind and caring. His staff is always friendly and helpful
Dr Kurup is very good and his staff always does a great job for me. His assistant is excellent.
Good experience!
I love dr kurup. Wait time is usually less than 15 min, but this day there was an hysterical patient that needed calming down and that extended the wait time. A lot of the questions should have a NA choice. I go for regular injections and don't need or expect a discussion about my treatment. I also don't know why I'm continually asked to review my ophth visits. As I said earlier dr kurup is great!
The best provider for my need ever for my vision care.thanks and million thanks to Dr.Kurup.
Dr Kuruk is a knowlegeable, patient-friendly caregiver. I am fortunate to be his patient.
I am always pleased with the time and care Dr. Kurup Takes with me. He's an excellent eye surgeon. I also appreciate his assistant ***. She is always friendly and kind. Every appointment I go to I could not ask for better care from both of them. I have been seeing Dr. Kurup for over five years. Every appointment has been at the highest level.
It's a very busy office, but Dr. Kurup and his team always explain everything they're doing and what every test means. I feel that I am in good hands.
We always receive high quality care, very personable, pleasant Dr., and staff.
All my experiences have been great
Excellent professional care was provided by me by this doctor and his staff.
Good experience
Always communicates well and explains everything. Friendly and cares about your health. Not once has he been dismissive with any questions or concerns I've had.
Dr. Kurup is Awesome! He's highly skilled & extremely knowledgeable. I can trust him with any questions or concerns about the health of my eyes/vision.
Great--I trust my provider
Dr. Kurup is excellent! He sees me and another family member of mine. He is very kind and professional. I have full confidence in him.
I am so fortunate to have Dr. Kurup as my doctor... He is truly professional, kind, compassionate...takes the time to discuss my medical condition, and really tries to provide me with the best medical decisions for my health... Dr. Kurup and his entire team is outstanding....They are the perfect example of how all doctors should treat their patients.
Very thorough & knowledgeable
Dr. Kurup is a Wonderful caring doctor that my husband and I both totally trust!
Excellent care
Dr. Kurup is kind, trustworthy and very professional.
I had to ask Dr. Kurup to clean his hands after his last patient & before my appointment & then he used hand sanitizer.
This was an eye exam with retina specialist. Dr. Had students with him. Time seemed rushed.
I received very good care.
Everything went as expected, no surprises
Excellent care
Dr is outstanding. Very caring and attentive. Makes me feel very comfortable and my faith in him as a dr is amazing. He goes above and beyond to make sure I understand what he is explaining to me. Excellent provider.
I never seen an office that worked so well has a team. The staff is amazing! Providers really care about the patients!!!!
Outstanding doctor. Very caring and made me feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Went well!
I am very pleased with the care given to me by Dr. Kurup, who spotted a problem that had gone unnoticed at ***. Staff are efficient and attentive at this very busy office. Residents treated me kindly.
It is a privilege to see such an expert physician for my complex issue.
Outstanding services!
Very pleased with the care I was given.
I am pleased with my provider and the services offered.
Dr. Kurup is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and attentive to my condition. Further, his nurse is also knowledgeable, kind and caring. Both are "stand-outs In care." The whole team of Dr. Kurup works very well together and provides a warm & caring environment for a stressful time in a patient's life. They are an asset to UH.
Dr. Kurup is the BEST! I was a pt of Cole Eye & they did not find my macular edema.My oncologist suggested I see a retinal specialist at UH. I see much better since Dr. Kurup has been treating me. Getting shots in your eyes is very scary but Dr. Kurup is very gentle. I have other health problems & je always asks me how I am. He is the best eye doctor I have ever seen. I would highly recomend him.
*** Doctor could not have been nicer. Really appreciate Dr Karup.
Efficient, friendly, professional
This provider has a very pleasant and reassuring demeanor.
I'm always pleased with Dr. Kurup and staff. They take very good care of me for a very scary condition. They make me feel like know what needs to be done.
*** I was very, very well cared for very quickly. I was very pleased.
Dr. Kurup and his entire team are truly amazing... He is the finest physician I have seen...He is kind, knowledgeable, aggressive on making sure I am treated with state of the art equipment and procedures. He is the benchmark all doctors should strive to be, and I am truly thankful he is my doctor.
Very satisfied with my care provider.
***.Dr. Karup, on the other hand, was delightful.
Dr. Kurup has been very responsive to my electronic messages. You should add that to your survey.
Dr. Kurup is a Fantastic doctor, and I totally trust him as my eye doctor taking care of my special eye needs!
Satisfactory
It appears under this dr's care my eye problem seem to be remain the same. Good news that they have not gotten worse.
I highly recommend this provider to friends and family. I trust him and his staff very much in handling my eye concerns.
The doctor wanted me to make an appointment to see him in two weeks. The office said there were no appointments available in two weeks but said someone would call me. Three days later someone did call me and I was able to make an appointment within the time the doctor requested. I thought the whole situation was a little strange with no explanation why I had the hassle to get the appointment.
Everything went well great office personal
I really like add Kurup. He is very knowledgeable & kind. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
I was very anxious to get "shots in my eyes." Dr. Kurup is very gentle & kind, He always remembers details about my other health issues. I feel safe in his care & would highly recommend him to anyone who neededtosee a retina specialist.
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