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Dr. Karen Shih, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Karen Shih, MD
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Dr. Karen Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, CA.
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Dr. Karen Shih, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Sunnyvale, CA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Karen Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, CA.

About

Dr. Shih graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at UCLA.Dr. Karen Shih, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, CA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Shih currently practices at Practice. Dr. Shih has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shih received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Shih's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shih is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Drusen
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Drusen
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Stye
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • Pathway-CA EPO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Munnerlyn Eye Institute
    1085 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 524-5900
  2. 2 Office
    2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2, Mountain View, CA 94040
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 524-5900

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shih
4.6
Based on 5 Reviews
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Oct 29, 2021
Very careful, knowledgeable, transparent, and always on a safe side with patients. Highly recommended.
Oleg Mikulchenko — Oct 29, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UCLA
    2008
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Shih, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shih's profile.

Dr. Shih frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Karen Shih, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.