Dr. John D Shepherd MD
Ophthalmologist
988095 Nebraska Medical Ctr Omaha NE, 68198About
Dr. John Shepherd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Shepherd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shepherd 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. Shepherd 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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