Dr. Sunil M Shivaram M.D.
Ophthalmologist
655 E Foothill Blvd Claremont CA, 91711About
Dr. Sunil Shivaram is an ophthalmologist practicing in Claremont, CA. Dr. Shivaram specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shivaram 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. Shivaram 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1995
Harvard Medical School 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital - Boston, Pediatric Ophth 1999
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