Dr. Sheila Town M.D.
Ophthalmologist
565 South Drive Sunnyvale CA, 94087About
Dr. Sheila Town is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Town specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Town 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. Town 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
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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