Dr. Emad R Shenouda MD
Ophthalmologist
7011 DOUGLAS AVE DES MOINES IA, 50322About
Dr. Emad Shenouda is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shenouda specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shenouda 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. Shenouda 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
Univ Of Asyut- Fac Of Med- Asyut- Egypt 1986
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