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Dr. Michel Shami M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Michel Shami M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4517 98th Street Lubbock TX, 79424

About

Dr. Michel Shami is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Shami specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shami 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. Shami 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

American University of Beirut MD 1985

American University of Beirut Ophthalmology residency 1988

Texas Tech University HSC Vitreo-retinal fellowship 1989

California Pacific Medical CTR Vitreo-retinal fellowship 1990

Provider Details

Male English, Arabic, French 32 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Diabetic RetinopathyAge Related Macular degenerationRetinal detachment surgeryRetinal vascular diseases

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Associate Professor TTUHSC 2001 - Present

Awards

  • AAO achievement award 22 American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Nearsightedness

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Society of Retina Specialists  
  • ARVO  

Areas of research

Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network

SCORE 1 study

AREDS 2 study

Dr. Michel Shami M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4517 98th Street

4517 98th Street -
Lubbock, TX 79424
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New patients: 806-792-0066
Fax: 806-792-2446

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Head east on 98th Street 269 ft
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3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410

Head east on 98th Street 269 ft
Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue 2.6 mi
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway Frontage Road 1620 ft
Merge left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 62) 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 732 ft
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