Dr. Philip Lee Shettle D.O.
Ophthalmologist
670 Clearwater Largo Rd N Largo FL, 33770About
Dr. Philip Shettle is an ophthalmologist practicing in Largo, FL. Dr. Shettle specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shettle 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. Shettle 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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