Anita Shane
Ophthalmologist
871 Venetia Bay Blvd 115 Venice FL, 34285About
Dr. Anita Shane is an ophthalmologist practicing in Venice, FL. Dr. Shane specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shane 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. Shane 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
Rice University BS 2002
Baylor College of Medicine MD 2006
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ophthalmology 2010
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Retinal Surgical Fellowship 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
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