Dr. Val Kern Shaw MD
Ophthalmologist
114 Mission Ranch Blvd #50 Chico CA, 95926About
Dr. Val Shaw is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chico, CA. Dr. Shaw specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1971
University of California 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
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