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Dr. Shilpa S. Thornton M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5535 Delmar Blvd Suite 509 Saint Louis MO, 63112About
Dr. Shilpa Thornton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Thornton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thornton 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. Thornton 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
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Harry Ls Knopf MD517 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis MO 63110
- Dr. Hiralal T. Tekwani MD9911 Kennerly Road St. Louis Missouri 63128
- John Galanis Other7331 Watson St. Louis MO 63119
- Dr. Miranda Nabil Bishara M.D.1815 Clarkson Rd Chesterfield MO 63017
- Dr. Enrique Peralta Other11710 Old Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Omar F Abbasi MD4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis MO 63110
Nearest Hospitals
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ONE CHILDRENS PLACE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENl
4400 CLAYTON AVE SAINT LOUIS MO 63110