Dr. Anil M. Shivaram M.D.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Anil M. Shivaram, who serves the population of Claremont, California. Dr. Anil M. Shivaram is an established Ophthalmologist who continues to provide exceptional care and support to his patients within the Claremont Eye Associates in Claremont, California. Featuring over a decade of experience in his field, he has a special expertise in all facets of ophthalmology. Dr. Shivaram attended the prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, where he graduated with his Medical Degree in 2003. After medical school, he completed his Ophthalmology residency with Boston Medical Center, with additional sub-specialized refractive surgery training. Dr. Shivaram is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shivaram is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has dedicated his life to providing quality care, and is recognized for his expertise in comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery, advanced surgical instrument design, ophthalmic plastic, and glaucoma surgery. In his free time, Dr. Shivaram enjoys playing the saxophone. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eyeball and orbit. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye disease. Eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa by an ophthalmologist.The eye is a fragile organ, and requires extreme care before, during, and after a surgical procedure. An expert eye surgeon is responsible for selecting the appropriate surgical procedure for the patient, and for taking the necessary safety precautions.

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