Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Joseph Shovlin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Shovlin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shovlin 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. Shovlin 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
Rutgers 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
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