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Dr. Mehdi Shaaf MD
Ophthalmologist
40055 Bob Hope Dr Suite J Rancho Mirage CA, 92270About
Dr. Mehdi Shaaf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rancho Mirage, CA. Dr. Shaaf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaaf 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. Shaaf 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
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1993
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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