Dr. Shira L Robbins M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 W ARBOR DR SAN DIEGO CA, 92103About
Dr. Shira Robbins is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Robbins specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Robbins 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. Robbins 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
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Medical Degree
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Other Degree
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA Other Degree
UC San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Ophthalmologist Medical Degree
Professor of Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pharmacoeconomics of new medications for common chronic ophthalmic diseases.
- Bilateral papillitis associated with bilateral anterior uveitis in a child.
- Breaking bad news: A communication competency for ophthalmology training programs.
- Ophthalmic manifestations of tuberous sclerosis: a review.
- Large benign de novo conjunctival hemangioma in an 11-year-old boy: case report and literature review.
- Steroid-induced glaucoma in the pediatric population.
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