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Dr. Kristie K Shappell MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Kristie K Shappell MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(10)
1836 South Ave La Crosse WI, 54601
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Kristie Shappell is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Shappell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shappell 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. Shappell 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1994

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1994

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Presbyopia
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Kristie K Shappell MD's Practice location

Practice At 1836 South Ave

1836 South Ave -
La Crosse, WI 54601
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New patients: 206-543-0065, 608-782-7300

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shappell


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Dr. Kristie K Shappell MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 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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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTERl

1910 SOUTH AVE LA CROSSE WI 54601

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MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTEM FRANCISCAN MED CTRl

700 WEST AVENUE SOUTH LA CROSSE WI 54601

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310 W MAIN ST SPARTA WI 54656

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