Dr. Shifera offers expert medical care to patients suffering from inflammatory and infectious eye diseases, including complications of autoimmune disorders.

He received his medical degree from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, in 1989. There he practiced general medicine until 1999. He relocated to the United States and completed a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology (at Albert Einstein College of Medicine) and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and UC San Francisco).Dr. Shifera then went on to do his residency in ophthalmology at University of Florida, Gainesville. After completing a subsequent fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation at Oregon Health Sciences University, he joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins University’s Wilmer Eye Institute, where he spent five years.

Dr. Shifera’s research Interests include ocular sarcoidosis, birdshot chorioretinitis and various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and he has participated in numerous clinical trials related to these conditions. He has an extensive record of peer reviewed publications and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and an active fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Shifera treats the following conditions and provides the following services:

• Intermediate Uveitis
• Iritis & Anterior Uveitis
• Thyroid Eye Disease
• Posterior Uveitis
• Retinal Vasculitis
• Sarcoidosis
• HIV – Yearly Checks
• Panuveitis
• Graft Versus Host Disease
• Mucus Membrane Pemphigoid
• Plaquenil Toxicity Monitoring
• Keratitis
• Orbital Inflammation
• Episcleritis & Scleritis

Certified Specialties

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU. 2014 - 2015

Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine. 2011 - 2014

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Colorado School of Medicine - Registrar. 2010 - 2011

Fellowship, Research, University of CA at San Francisco-Nephrology. 2009 - 2010

Fellowship, Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 2007 - 2009

Residency, Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center. 2005 - 2005

Education

PhD | Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 2007

MS | University of Pennsylvania. 2001

MD | Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia). 1989

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr. Shifera is very knowledgeable . He is also very caring and gentle. He has an excellent sense of humor. My husband and I really like and respect him.

Mar 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent!

Mar 21, 2025

5.0

Dr is very good and efficient

Mar 19, 2025

5.0

Took a lot of time to explain things in a thoughtful way.

Mar 15, 2025

5.0

Very patient and friendly. Explains things. Answers questions

Mar 07, 2025

5.0

Very likely to recommend this office

Mar 05, 2025

5.0

The doctor explain everything was nice

Feb 28, 2025

5.0

Very good!!

Jan 31, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

Jan 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Shifera is very friendly and thorough. Clear cimmunicator.

Dec 25, 2024

5.0

Neurologist who read Dr Shifera's notes during a subsequent visit commented on his excellent, thorough work.

Dec 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shifera is the only doctor who seemed concerned that we come from 2.5 hours away. He tries to schedule me on the same day as Dr.Ramshandran and Dr. Allison. Sometimes it can be done a nd most of the time not. He is very caring and very good at what he does. A very good doctor and a very good man. He is most compassionate, polite and a very professional doctor. . He really knows what he is doing.

Dec 14, 2024

4.8

An excellent experience. Our physician is excellentr and to the point

Dec 06, 2024

5.0

I am grateful for this doctor and he made me feel at ease.

Nov 29, 2024

5.0

Very pleasant

Nov 16, 2024

5.0

I called my doctor's office that morning with a large body rash. I had been to a local After Hours facility the day before (Sunday) that diagnosed Hives. The itching was terrible and had spread more on my body. How to care for this? My doctor's office had me come in within the hour, the care was thorough, compassionate, helpful and gave me helpful pointers for care at home also. I was told to contact them with any further needs or problems. Her kindness meant a lot!

Nov 05, 2024

4.6

Had a good experience

Oct 20, 2024

5.0

I love Dr Shifera

Sep 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent experience

Sep 13, 2024

5.0

Absolutely have recommended

Sep 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Shifera is a very good Doctor who is patient with questions and very good at explaining my issues

Sep 11, 2024

5.0

Happy you have this Office in Batavia

Sep 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Shifera is knowledgeable about the problem with my right eye. He was able to use a model of an eye to help me better understand the problem with my eye.

Aug 30, 2024

5.0

I love Dr Shifera i, he is so personable and is patient with my questions.

Aug 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor

Aug 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable!

Aug 02, 2024

5.0

Very well

Aug 01, 2024

5.0

The Dr was very nice.

Jul 26, 2024

3.2

He didn't address my concern for the fact that I feel like I can't see as well. He was very quick with his exam.

May 09, 2024

5.0

Everyone was wonderful and the Doctor was great

May 03, 2024

5.0

The doctor there always greets you with a smile and kind words to put you at ease

Apr 26, 2024

4.9

They were very professional

Apr 24, 2024

5.0

Was very happy with care I received.

Apr 21, 2024

3.4

I have already sent people there!!

Dec 20, 2023

4.6

Dr. Shifera is great

Dec 19, 2023

4.5

My condition is complex but my doctor does his best to explain & weight risks vs. benefits.

Oct 27, 2023

5.0

Eye issues are really scary. These are your windows to the world! Everyone made me feel like I was getting the best care possible.

Jun 19, 2023

4.6

Positive experience.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shifera and his staff have become like friends, we trust their decisions and appreciate their kindness and professionalism.

Jan 18, 2023