Dr. Katherine Shin MD
Ophthalmologist
101 Willmar Ave Sw Willmar MN, 56201About
Dr. Katherine Shin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Willmar, MN. Dr. Shin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin 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
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1993
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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