Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
18635 N. 35th Avenue
Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ
85027
Top reviews
Very friendly staff!! Really great with kids!! Thank you
Love the doctor. She really helped my grandson. I would definitely recommend her.
Emily Shortridge, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist. She specializes in ophthalmic care for children and also for adults with special needs.
Dr. Shortridge’s Pediatric practice is comprehensive and includes a wide range of pediatric eye needs. This includes strabismus, cataracts, tear duct disorders, amblyopia (or “lazy eye”), complex glasses needs, ptosis (drooping eyelids), dermoid cysts, ocular surface problems like pterygium and chronic inflammation, as well as medical glaucoma. She understands the value of education as she partners with patients and parents in making customized medical decisions that are right for them. She strives to create a friendly, welcoming environment, helping make every pediatric patient as comfortable as possible during the clinic visit and exam process.
Dr. Shortridge also devotes her practice to surgical care for special needs adults, an area of medicine that is typically very underserved in Arizona. Dr. Shortridge uses her background in pediatric ophthalmology, and employs exam and surgical techniques that are more suitable for adults with special needs. These patients often include individuals with Down syndrome, severe autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and genetic disorders that affect intellectual and physical functioning.
Dr. Shortridge graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology at Grand Canyon University. She attended the University of Arizona, Phoenix campus for her medical degree. She completed her year in internal medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix and her Ophthalmology residency at UTMB in Galveston, Texas. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at MUSC in South Carolina, where she trained under Dr. Edward Wilson, the world’s leading expert in pediatric cataract surgery.
Dr. Shortridge enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, and spending time with her family in Phoenix.
Amblyopia
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
CVI
Double Vision
Eye Diseases
Eye Doctor
Eye Surgery
Glasses
Pink Eye
Ptosis
ROP
Strabismus
Stye
Tear Duct Obstruction
Locations (6)
ABC Children's Eye Specialists
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
18635 N. 35th Avenue
Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ, 85027
2110 W. Southern Avenue
Suite 111
Mesa, AZ, 85202
1790 E Boston Street
Gilbert , AZ, 85295
14418 West Meeker Boulevard
Suite 101
Sun City, AZ, 85375
10825 W McDowell
Suite 201
Avondale, AZ, 85392
More About Emily Shortridge
Practice
ABC Children's Eye Specialists
Specialties
Insurance
NPI Number
1447514450
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Very friendly staff!! Really great with kids!! Thank you
Love the doctor. She really helped my grandson. I would definitely recommend her.
The Dr and Staff are amazing
Very nice staff
Everyone was nice, helpful and patient with my daughter. They were also fast, didn’t keep us waiting.
More conversation would be nice.
She is really patient whit kids, she is amazing
Where do I start? From the minute we walked in and we were greeted, everyone was so kind and professional.
Smooth transition from the rooms and very patient with my son, Leo.
Very complete and helpful. Thank you!
My son is a difficult patient and the Dr did a fantastic job making him feel as comfortable as possible.
Our son is very active but he was in and out very quickly and got a great exam
They got us right in and did a thorough check in a timely manner
My daughter was very comfortable with the doctor.
Todo muy bien
It was a nice work they explained everything real good treat you well
Nice staff and quick
Great
My two children had their first visit with her today. She was very good. Hard to put into words but just all-around collected, confident, direct, positive, practical, organized, competent - I enjoyed her. I liked how she was very to the point and kept things moving forward while still answering all of my questions (about how to conduct the eye exercises my boys need) so that I both understood fully what needs to be accomplished and also have specific instructions on how to conduct the exercises properly. So helpful. I hardly ever leave reviews but I am so grateful for ABC Children’s Eye Specialists. Shawn, who did the intake and all of their initial testing today, was above-average as well. And the woman in the Optics department is always so good to us (If you’re reading this - thank you for always being a blessing and God bless you!!) - Cheers
Friendly staff
Dr. M is an exceptional doctor. She is honest, kind, patient and so real with my son. I appreciate her and her staff so much. I am so happy I found this location.
Dr. Makoshi really took her time to sit with us and answer my questions. She seemed caring and it was a great experience overall.
I love her she's the best! Very caring and an excellent Eye doctor!
excellent service
Very good with my 6yr old daughter
The staff here are so genuine and friendly with children. They worked so well with my very active boy and made him feel comfortable by making the whole process seem like they were playing games while they examined him. They have fun tools they use for examination and testing their vision.
We had a awesome experience here. The nurses and doctor were very sweet and patient with my 3yr old son.
Very nice, explained everything in detail and is great with kids!
very nice and friendly Dr. The description is very clear.
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