Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
- Double vision
- Eye twitch
- Lazy eye
- Strabismus
Procedures performed
- Eye muscle surgery
- Eyelid lesion removal
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1991
Fellowship - Section of Hereditary Eye Diseases Ocular GeneticsWilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1990
Fellowship - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University
- 1989
Residency - OphthalmologyEye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 1986
Transitional InternshipSt. Luke's Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin
- 1985
Doctor of MedicineMedical College of Wisconsin
- 1983
Medical SchoolLions Eye Institute, Albany Medical College
- 1981
BA - Chemistry and BiologyCornell College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1990
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2013
Best DoctorBest Doctors: Wisconsin
Professional memberships
- 2018 - present
MemberNortheast Florida Pediatric Society
- 2014 - present
Board MemberPrevent Blindness: Wisconsin
- 1990 - present
Fellow MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 1990 - present
Fellow MemberAmerican Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- 1990 - present
Specialty FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Publications