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About Shira Robbins, MD, FAAO, FAAP

Shira Robbins, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the care of children's eyes and treating adult strabismus.

Dr. Robbins completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Robbins is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

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Medical DegreeMedical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAFellowshipUC San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute, San Diego, CAFellowshipNaval Medical Center, San Diego, CAResidencyDrexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2003-08-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Craniofacial Syndromes
  • Congenital Eye Syndromes
  • Nasolacrimal Duct Disorders
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Amblyopia
  • Pediatric Cataracts
  • Nystagmus
  • Pediatric Glaucoma
  • Conjunctival Lesions
  • Eye Misalignment (Strabismus)
  • Adult Eye Alignment
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