Dr. Abraham V. Shammas, MD
Current Positions
Education/Training
- Bachelor's, Doctor of Medicine:The American University in Lebanon.
- Internship and Residency in Ophthalmology:The American University in Lebanon.
- Fellowship in Glaucoma: Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation,University of Southern California.
Education/Teaching
Dr. Shammas has held academic appointments as an assistant Professor in Clinical Ophthalmology and Director of Glaucoma Service at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas and White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
Membership/Affiliation
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Doheny USC Professionals Association
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Courses
- Nidek Excimer Laser System Certification Course
- Nidek Microkeratome Course
- Amadeus Microkeratome
- Ladar Vision Excimer Certification Course
Certifications
- Certification on Conductive Keratoplasty (CK), the procedure for patients wanting to be relieved from reading glasses.
- Special certification for the latest in technology Ladarwave/Custom Cornea.
