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Dr. Thomas Scott Shane M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3550 S Tamiami Trail 201 Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Thomas Shane is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Shane specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shane 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. Shane 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
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