Since 1986, Dr Shammas has been a pioneer in the field of refractive surgery and has performed well over 85,000 successful procedures and continues to be a respected leader in the field.
Specialties: Refractive Surgery (LASIK & PRK), Pterygium Removal, Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Professional Experience
Allegretto Wavelight Excimer EX500
iFS (Intralase Femtosecond Bladeless Tech)
Nidek Excimer Laser System + Microkeratome
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK) & Corneal Ring
Amadeus® Microkeratome
Ladar Vision® Excimer Certification Course
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK®)
LADARWave®/CUSTOM CORNEA®
Education
1979 BS: American University, Lebanon
1983 MD: American University, Lebanon
1986 Residency: American University, Lebanon
1986 Fellowship: Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, University of Southern California
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Doheny USC Professionals Association
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
Association for reasearch in Vision & Opthalmology
Other Mentions
Awarded Centurion Surgeon & Quality of Vision Award
Assistant Professor in Clinical Ophthalmology & Director of Glaucoma Service at Texas Tech University & White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles
Dr Shammas’ wife is also a physician specializing in Internal Medicine. They have a son & two daughters & enjoy world travel to destinations rich in culture & adventure
Author of several peer reviewed publications in the field of opthalmology
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