Dr. Thomas Scott Shane M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Thomas Scott Shane M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(110)
3550 S Tamiami Trail 201 Sarasota FL, 34239
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Macular degenerationDiabetic RetinopathyMacular puckerMacular HoleRetinal Vein OcclusionRetinal detachmentFlashes/Floaters

Treatments

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal Detachment

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Society of Retina Specialists  

Dr. Thomas Scott Shane M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Thomas Shane, MD

3550 S Tamiami Trail 201 -
Sarasota, FL 34239
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Sarasota, FL 34243
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Patient Experience with Dr. Shane


5.0

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Dr. Thomas Scott Shane M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 110 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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3550 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
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5731 BEE RIDGE RD SARASOTA FL 34233

3550 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
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3550 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
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SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

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