Dr. James D Shuler MD
Ophthalmologist
5329 Office Center Ct Suite 125 Bakersfield CA, 93309About
Dr. James Shuler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Shuler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shuler 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. Shuler 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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