Dr. Gaurav Shah M.D.
Ophthalmologist
17 THE BOULEVARD SAINT LOUIS SAINT LOUIS MO, 63117About
Dr. Gaurav Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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