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Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D.

Ophthalmologist

3/5(9)
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822
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3/5

About

Dr. Joseph Shovlin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Shovlin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shovlin 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. Shovlin 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

Rutgers 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 31 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Moles
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Birthmark
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness

Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 100 N Academy Ave

100 N Academy Ave -
Danville, PA 17822
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New patients: 570-271-6362
Fax: 570-271-5785
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/

Joseph Shovlin

5 Centre Dr Suite 1 A -
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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New patients: 609-409-2777
Fax: 609-409-2718

Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shovlin


3.0

Based on 9 reviews

Dr. Joseph P. Shovlin M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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