Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D.?
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Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(15)
345 E 37th St Suite 203 New York NY, 10016
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Shimmyo specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shimmyo 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. Shimmyo 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

Hokkaido Univ, Fac of Med, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Japan 1968

Hokkaido University / Medical Faculty 1968

New York Medical College 1970

HOKKAIDO KOTOMOU SCHOOL 1968

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular Hole
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 345 E 37th St Suite 203

345 E 37th St Suite 203 -
New York, NY 10016
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New patients: 212-867-5700
Fax: 212-867-5731

Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shimmyo


4.0

Based on 15 reviews

Dr. Mitsugu Shimmyo M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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