Dr. Christopher S Shumake M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1995 W Nasa Blvd Suite 200 Melbourne FL, 32904About
Dr. Christopher Shumake is an ophthalmologist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Shumake specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shumake 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. Shumake 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
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1983
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Ralph R. Paylor MD502 E New Haven Ave Melbourne FL 32901
- Dr. Jason K Darlington M.D.1995 W. NASA BLVD MELBOURNE FL 32904
- Dr. Mukesh C Aggarwal M.D.1045 N Courtenay Pkwy Merritt Island FL 32953
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