Dr. Gerald Murray Sheldon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
750 Westgreen Blvd Katy TX, 77450About
Dr. Gerald Sheldon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Katy, TX. Dr. Sheldon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sheldon 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. Sheldon 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
Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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