Dr. Ivy L Shen MD
Ophthalmologist
4211 Kissena Blvd Flushing NY, 11355About
Dr. Ivy Shen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Shen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Strabismus
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