Dr. Carl K. Shin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2141 Mentor Ave Painesville OH, 44077Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Carl Shin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Painesville, OH. 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1978
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Nearest Hospitals
UHHS RICHMOND HEIGHTS HOSPITALl
27100 CHARDON ROAD RICHMOND HEIGHTS OH 44143UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTERl
13207 RAVENNA RD CHARDON OH 44024