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Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD
4.1 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lubbock, TX.
Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD
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Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
Lubbock, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lubbock, TX.
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Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Lubbock, TX. They graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine and completed a residency at American University Beirut Hospital. They currently practice at West Texas Eye Associates - Lubbock - 50h Street and are affiliated with Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Shihab has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shihab received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shihab also speaks Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Shihab is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lubbock - 50th Street
    3611 50th St, Lubbock, TX 79413

Experience and Background Check

Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Cancer
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypotony of Eye
Nystagmus
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening

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4.1
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Oct 20, 2023
Medical staff helpful and informed on my conditions. Office staff impersonal and unhelpful.
— Oct 20, 2023
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  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Lubbock, TX. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Amer University Beirut Hospital|American University Beirut Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • American University Beirut Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Albany Memorial Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shihab's profile.

Dr. Shihab frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD is affiliated with Covenant Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Zuhair Shihab, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Covenant Medical Center

    3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX

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