Dr. Dr. Shamlal Tekwani, MD
Ophthalmologist
8044 Manchester Rd Saint Louis MO, 63144About
Dr. Shamlal Tekwani is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Tekwani specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tekwani 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. Tekwani 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
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1978
Sind Medical College
Khyber Medical College 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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- Dr. Enrique Peralta Other11710 Old Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
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