Dr. Shakeel R Shareef M.D,
Ophthalmologist
601 Elmwood Ave Box 659 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Shakeel Shareef is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Shareef specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shareef 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. Shareef 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
M.D. | Medicine | New York Medical College MD 1992
New York Medical College 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Shakeel R Shareef M.D,'s Practice location
Practice At 601 Elmwood Ave Box 659
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