Shanika Esparaz, MD

Shanika Esparaz, MD

Shanika Esparaz is a practicing and board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained medical retina specialist. She has been practicing for 6 years in northeast Ohio. She recently became board certified in lifestyle medicine to be an advocate to physicians, colleagues, and patients on preventative medicine and how that can apply to your eyes, especially for the conditions she manages, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Esparaz loves educating on social medial platforms about retinal health and wellness and also about being a mother in medicine. She has had the honor of being featured in Healio videos, most recently on Mend the Gap.

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Resources
Ongoing Challenges for Women in Ophthalmology
Careers
Ongoing Challenges for Women in Ophthalmology

Learn about the obstacles women in ophthalmology face, tips from doctors on maneuvering these challenges, and organizations addressing these disparities.

March 27, 2025
Lessons in Opening an Ophthalmology Practice with Checklist
Practice Management
Lessons in Opening an Ophthalmology Practice with Checklist

Familiarize yourself with the steps required to open your own ophthalmology practice. Download the checklist for help with navigating this exciting journey.

March 30, 2023
The Role of Ophthalmologists in Preventative Medicine and Overall Health
Nutrition
The Role of Ophthalmologists in Preventative Medicine and Overall Health

Using the pillars of lifestyle medicine, ophthalmologists can improve patient outcomes by promoting healthy habits and preventing chronic diseases.

November 16, 2022