Dr. Melissa Faith game Shipley M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1729 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR WILMINGTON NC, 28403About
Dr. Melissa Shipley is an ophthalmologist practicing in Matthews, NC. Dr. Shipley specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shipley 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. Shipley 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 2005
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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