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Dr. Paras R Shah M.D.
Ophthalmologist
15708 Pomerado Rd Suite N202 Poway CA, 92064About
Dr. Paras Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Poway, CA. Dr. Shah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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Nearest Hospitals
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15615 POMERADO ROAD POWAY CA 92064