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Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD
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Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Shivitz graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1978 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Shivitz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Shivitz has experience treating conditions like Floaters, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shivitz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Shivitz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shivitz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Floaters
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Floaters
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
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Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Diplopia
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Esotropia
Eyelid Lesions
Farsightedness
Hypopyon
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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    Medica Choice
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    Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates of Nashville PLC.
    2400 Patterson St Ste 201, Nashville, TN 37203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 320-7200
  2. 2 Franklin Eye Center PC
    3326 Aspen Grove Dr Ste 200, Franklin, TN 37067
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 320-7200
  3. 3 Office
    335 24th Ave N Ste 600, Nashville, TN 37203
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Nov 02, 2024
Great staff. Great doctor! Been a patient since 1986. That says it all!
Henry Gross — Nov 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shivitz's profile.

Dr. Shivitz frequently treats the following conditions: Floaters, Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit and Pinguecula. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ira Shivitz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN