Shannath L. Merbs, MD, PhD, FACS

Professor

Clinical Specialty:

Oculoplastics & Cosmetic Surgery

To Make an Appointment: 434-924-5485

Certifications:

American Board of Ophthalmology

Fellowship:

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Oculoplastic Service Fellowship, 1998

Residency:

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Ophthalmology, 1997

Internship:

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, MD
Internal Medicine, 1994

Education:

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
MD, 1993

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
PhD, Molecular Biology, 1993

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BS, Chemistry, 1986

Academic Appointments:

Professor of Ophthalmology 2025–Present
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Charlottesville, VA

Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 2020–2025
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology 2015–2019
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Professor of Oncology 2015–2019
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology 2005–2015
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Associate Professor of Oncology 2005–2015
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Assistant Professor of Oncology 1998–2004
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology 1997–2004
Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD