Dr. Tasneem F Shamim M.D
Ophthalmologist
1283 Route 27 Suite B Somerset NJ, 08873About
Dr. Tasneem Shamim is an ophthalmologist practicing in Somerset, NJ. Dr. Shamim specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shamim 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. Shamim 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 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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