Dr. Shelly Gupta Jain M.D.
Ophthalmologist
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Shelly Jain is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Jain specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jain 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. Jain 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
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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