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Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD
4.3 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Amherst, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Amherst, MA.

About

Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Amherst, MA. Dr. Shatz currently practices at Eye Physicians of Northampton and are affiliated with Baystate Medical Center. Dr. Shatz has experience treating conditions like Diplopia and Foreign Body in Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shatz received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Shatz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shatz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Diplopia
Foreign Body in Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Diplopia
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Scar
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Transplant
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Diabetes Eye Care
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Connecticare
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • UniCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Northeast Health Direct PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Network Health HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Amherst Office
    101 University Dr Ste A1, Amherst, MA 01002
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Eye Physicians of Northampton
    40 Main St Ste 106, Florence, MA 01062
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Eye Physicians of Northampton
    40 Main St Ste 106, Florence, MA 01062

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shatz
4.3
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Aug 24, 2024
Takes time to explain things well. Office staff are well organized and efficient. I have been a satisfied patient for several years.
CharlieGS — Aug 24, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston Medical Center Corporation
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Inst University of Miami|University of Miami Hospital and Clinic
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shatz frequently treats the following conditions: Diplopia and Foreign Body in Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lauren Shatz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA