Dr. Shawn L Palmer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2160 E Bidwell St Folsom CA, 95630About
Dr. Shawn Palmer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Folsom, CA. Dr. Palmer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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