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Dr. Michel Shami, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 65
Dr. Michel Shami, MD
4.1 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. Michel Shami, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX.
Dr. Michel Shami, MD
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Dr. Michel Shami, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 65
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Michel Shami, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX.

About

Dr. Shami graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Michel Shami, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shami currently practices at Texas Retina Associates and are affiliated with Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Shami has experience treating conditions like Macular Hole, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shami received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Shami's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shami accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Black Eye
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Tear Duct Disorders
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Harada's Disease
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Texas Retina Associates - Lubbock
    4517 98th St, Lubbock, TX 79424
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    Monday
    08:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shami
4.1
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Oct 15, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. Shami since 2012 and feel that he is highly qualified to take good care of me. Definitely would recommend him!
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michel Shami, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shami's profile.

Dr. Shami frequently treats the following conditions: Macular Hole, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michel Shami, MD is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX