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Chesapeake Otolaryngology Golen Joins Maryland Eye

Welcomes Shah Associates

Ear, nose and throat surgeon Board-certified ophthalmologist
Dr. Manan Shah (left) has joined Dr. Jeffrey Golen (left) has joined
Chesapeake Otolaryngology in Maryland Eye Associates in Prince
Prince Frederick. The group Frederick. He is trained in both
is a division of The Centers medical and surgical treatments of
for Advanced ENT Care. He the eye, with a particular interest
specializes in ear surgery and in the cornea. His clinical and
balance disorders in addition to surgical interests include cataract
sinus and endocrine disease. surgery, corneal surgery including
After receiving his medical transplants and prosthetic corneas
degree at the University of as well as ocular surface tumors.
Maryland in 2010, he completed his otolaryngology He provides comprehensive eye care including treatment
residency at the prestigious University of Connecticut for dry eye syndrome, eye infections and glaucoma along
Otolaryngology Program where he trained in advanced with diabetic checks. After completing his fellowship at the
ENT techniques such as endoscopic ear and sinus surgery. University of California, San Francisco/F.I. Proctor Foundation,
Dr. Shah has an interest in cutting-edge technology he worked at the University of Virginia Department of
and has served as a member of the Academy of Ophthalmology for three years where he helped train future
Otolaryngology’s Medical Device and Diagnostic Committee. ophthalmologists as well as take care of the highest level of eye
He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed disease in the region of central and western Virginia.
journals. His research focus was on hearing loss and tele- “I feel very lucky to be an ophthalmologist,” said Dr. Golen.
medical diagnosis of ear diseases. “During medical school, when I got to my clinical years, I
“As a musician and rock climber, I understand just how immediately fell in love with ophthalmology, and from my first
important a person’s hearing, voice and sense of balance week of that rotation, I knew what I wanted to do with my
are to them,” he said. “I enjoy spending my time with medical career.”
patients improving their hearing, speech and balance.” He went on to add, “I treat others like how I would
Dr. Shah’s philosophy of care is simple, “I treat every like to be treated,” he said. “I believe in straightforward
patient as well as I would treat my own mother: with the communication at all times. I treat my patients with dignity and
highest standard of care available.” respect – the way I would treat my own family.”
Bay Shore Pediatrics Adds New Doctor

Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Bethany God has joined Bay Shore Pediatrics in Suite 207
in the Calvert Medical Arts Building in Prince Frederick. The group, which also includes Drs.
Michael Skolnick, Meghan Chiu, Manbir Singh and Carolyn Bhogte, specializes in the care
of newborns to young adults.
She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2011 and went
on to complete her training in pediatrics at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in
Bethesda. Dr. God served in the US Navy for 11 years before retiring as a Lt. Commander in
August. “The diverse training and experience I received in the Navy has allowed me to become
a more well-rounded person and physician.”
Dr. God said she chose pediatrics “because I love being able to support and educate families
in the exciting adventure that is child-rearing, especially in the area of preventive medicine.”
She went on to add, “Parenting is hard, I’m here to help families sift through the overwhelming amount of electronic
information available and provide evidence-based practices and recommendations. I want them to feel comfortable and
truly cared about.”

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