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Dr. Sushma Rai M.D.
Ophthalmologist
985540 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. Sushma Rai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Rai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rai 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. Rai 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.
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Anterior Segment Surgery And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Fellowships
- Wills Eye Hospital, Glaucoma 2002
- UC San Diego/Shiley Eye Center, Glaucoma 2006
Dr. Sushma Rai M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 985540 Nebraska Medical Ctr
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas W Hejkal MD, PHD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Jonathan Crews D.O.982055 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Shane Jared Havens M.D.982055 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Ted Harold Fromm M.D.Department Of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences Unmc Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. Jess Boysen M.D.985540 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
- Dr. John D Shepherd MD988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE 68198
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