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Dr. Robert S Shapiro M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert S Shapiro M.D.

Ophthalmologist

57 Prospect St Nantucket MA, 02554

About

Dr. Robert Shapiro is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nantucket, MA. 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

MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1960

Provider Details

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Dr. Robert S Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 57 Prospect St

57 Prospect St -
Nantucket, MA 02554
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New patients: 508-228-5055
Fax: 508-325-0030

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