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, Dry Eye
Professional Experience
Allegretto Wavelight Excimer EX500
iFS (Intralase Femtosecond Bladeless Tech)
Nidek Excimer Laser System & Microkeratome
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK) & Corneal Ring
Amadeus Microkeratomel
Ladar Vision Excimer Certification Course
Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
Ladar Wave/Custom Cornea
Education
1979 BS: American University
1983 MD: American University
1986 Residency: American University, Lebanon
1986 Assistant Professor: Texas Tech University & White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Doheny USC Professionals Association
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
Association for research in Vision & Opthalmology
Other Mentions
Awarded Centurion Surgeon & Quality of Vision Award
Author of several peer reviewed publications in the
field of ophthalmology
Dr Shammas’ wife is also a physician specializing in Internal Medicine. They have one son & two daughters & enjoy world travel to destinations rich in culture & adventure
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