Dr. Stanley Roy Shorb MD
Ophthalmologist
14275 N 87th St Suite 112 Scottsdale AZ, 85260About
Dr. Stanley Shorb is an ophthalmologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Shorb specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shorb 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. Shorb 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1966
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1966
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
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