Lincoln Shaw
Ophthalmologist
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Lincoln Shaw is an ophthalmologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Shaw specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw 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.
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