Dr. Michael B. Shapiro M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1200 John Q Hammons Dr Madison WI, 53717About
Dr. Michael Shapiro is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Shapiro specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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