Dr. Pulin Anil Shah MD
Ophthalmologist
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Pulin Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Shah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 2001
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
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