Mr. Douglas Shearer MD
Ophthalmologist
5743 West Melrose Drive Janesville WI, 53548About
Dr. Douglas Shearer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Janesville, WI. Dr. Shearer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shearer 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. Shearer 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
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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