Dr. Iraj Shariat M.D.
Ophthalmologist
107 W Patriot St Somerset PA, 15501About
Dr. Iraj Shariat is an ophthalmologist practicing in Somerset, PA. Dr. Shariat specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shariat 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. Shariat 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
Teheran Univ, Fac of Med, Teheran, Iran 1962
Teheran University 1962
UNIV OF TEHERAN (PAHLAVI MEDICAL SCHOOL) 1962
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