Dr. Shamil Surendra Patel MD, MBA
Ophthalmologist
6677 W Thunderbird Rd Suite F101 Glendale AZ, 85306About
Dr. Shamil Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Patel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine MD 2010
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Investigation
- Therapy
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Routine Eye Care
- Cataract Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
Professional Memberships
- President Phoenix Ophthalmological Society 2016 - 2017
- Fellow American Glaucoma Society 2013
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 2007
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