
Dr. Samir A. Shah M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5600 New King Dr Attn: Debbie Vanderbeke Troy MI, 48098About
Dr. Samir Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Shah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shah can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Michigan
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- America's Top Ophthalmologist- 2009,2010,2011
Internships
- Saint Joseph's Hospital
Fellowships
- Cornell University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, California Association of Emergency Physicians, American Association of Physicians of India
What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverance
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Ophthalmology
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