Dr. Michel Shami M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4517 98th Street Lubbock TX, 79424About
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
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Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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