Dr. Todd Robert Shepler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3705 Medical Pkwy Suite 120 Austin TX, 78705About
Dr. Todd Shepler is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Shepler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shepler 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. Shepler 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- John W Shore MD, Plastics/Reconstructive 2002
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