Shawkat Shafik Michel
Ophthalmologist
214 MHC 156th Street & 87 Avenue Edmonton Alberta, T5R 5W9About
Shawkat Shafik Michel, MD, FRCS, Ed, has a private clinic in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Michel specializes in treating those with various eye diseases and disorders. He is author of 2 chapters in ophthalmology in a textbook, and is fellowship trained from the University of Alexandria School of Medicine. Dr. Michel has a love of seeing patients improve and is determined to help them.
Education and Training
Alexandra University School of Medicine
Provider Details
Awards
- Outstanding Performance, Fellowship Program, 2000
Internships
- Silgo General Hospital
Fellowships
- Alexandra University School of Medicine (Ophthalmology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society for Eye Research, Canadian Ophthalmology Society
Articles and Publications
- 2 Chapters in Textbook
What do you attribute your success to?
His Love of Ophthalmology, His goal is to see patients improve.
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel, Training, Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal
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