Dr. Karen S Shimshak MD
Ophthalmologist
5802 Washington Ave Suite 102 Dj Kontra Racine WI, 53406About
Dr. Karen Shimshak is an ophthalmologist practicing in Racine, WI. Dr. Shimshak specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shimshak 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. Shimshak 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.
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