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Karen J. Schultz-Shimshak, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Karen S. Shimshak, M.D., is an ophthalmologist with fellowship training and over 30 years of experience in adult strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology.

Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of eye misalignment/strabismus and double vision disorders.
  • Complex and re-operative eye muscle surgery.
  • Providing care and treatment for eyelid disorders with tearing, lesions, eye/ facial muscle spasm.
  • Coordination of care with other medical specialists in neuro-ophthalmology, neurology, endocrinology and internal medicine.
  • Promoting each patient's understanding of their disorder and empowering patients to become partners in managing their ocular health through education and communication.
  1. Double vision
  2. Eye twitch
  3. Lazy eye
  4. Strabismus
  1. Eye muscle surgery
  2. Eyelid lesion removal
  1. 1991
    Fellowship - Section of Hereditary Eye Diseases Ocular GeneticsWilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
  2. 1990
    Fellowship - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University
  3. 1989
    Residency - OphthalmologyEye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin
  4. 1986
    Transitional InternshipSt. Luke's Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin
  5. 1985
    Doctor of MedicineMedical College of Wisconsin
  6. 1983
    Medical SchoolLions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College
  7. 1981
    BA - Chemistry and BiologyCornell College

Certifications

  1. 1990
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    Best DoctorBest Doctors: Wisconsin

Professional memberships

  1. 2018 - present
    MemberNortheast Florida Pediatric Society
  2. 2014 - present
    Board MemberPrevent Blindness: Wisconsin
  3. 1990 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  4. 1990 - present
    Fellow MemberAmerican Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  5. 1990 - present
    Specialty FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

Publications