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Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Jacksonville, FL.
Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 64
Jacksonville, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Jacksonville, FL.

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Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1985 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida and Uf Health Jacksonville. At present, Dr. Shimshak received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shimshak is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bell's Palsy
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Endophthalmitis
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Dacryocystorhinostomy
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Drainage Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida
    4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Faculty Clinic Asc
    653 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  3. 3 Nemours Childrens Clinic
    807 Childrens Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207
    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
  4. 4 Shands Jacksonville Medical Center
    580 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

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Nov 19, 2020
One of sweetest, caring and bedside manner Dr. I've ever been to. Can't say enough about Dr. Shimshack!!
Blair Bradley — Nov 19, 2020
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Specialties*
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Aurora St Lukes Medical Center|St. Lukes Hospital
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University-Pediatric Ophthalmology
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shimshak's profile.

Dr. Karen Shimshak, MD is affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida and Uf Health Jacksonville.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Pkwy, Orlando, FL

  • Uf Health Jacksonville

    655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL