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Dr. Tasneem F Shamim M.D, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Tasneem F Shamim M.D

Ophthalmologist

4/5(24)
1283 Route 27 Suite B Somerset NJ, 08873
Rating

4/5

About

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

Female Urdu 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Headaches
  • Glaucoma
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Tasneem F Shamim M.D's Practice location

Tasneem Shamim

1283 Route 27 Suite B -
Somerset, NJ 08873
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New patients: 732-745-4844
Fax: 732-545-3423

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shamim


4.0

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Dr. Tasneem F Shamim M.D has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 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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