Dr. Anish U Shah MD
Ophthalmologist
79 Wawecus St Suite 105 Norwich CT, 06360About
Dr. Anish Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwich, CT. 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1994
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 1994
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1994
Rutgers 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
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