Dr. Shalesh Kaushal, MD, Ph.D
Ophthalmologist
3426 NW 43rd Street Suite B Gainesville FL, 32606About
Dr. Shalesh Kaushal is an nationally and internationally known ophthalmologist/retina specialist practicing in four locations in north central Florida including Gainesville, Ocala, the Villages and Inverness. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaushal sees patients with general eye diseases including cataracts, glaucoma and diseases of the vitreous and retina. He manges them both medically and surgically. His practice can also prescribe eye glasses.
Education and Training
Yale University BS 1983
MIT PhD 1993
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,Baltimore, Md, United States MD 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- The Macula Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- The American Ophthalmological Society
- Retina Society
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American College of Nutrition
Internships
- UVM Medical Center
Fellowships
- Washington University/Barnes Retina InstituteMoorfields Eye Hospital/Institute of Ophthalmology
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