Dr. Michel Shami, MD | Lubbock, TX | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Michel Shami is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. With 46 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Shami brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Shami practices at Texas Retina Associates in Lubbock, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Covenant Health System. His expertise focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and posterior vitreous detachment. He performs advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Dr. Shami also provides comprehensive eye examinations for his patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.3

29 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Loma Linda University Medical Center
10 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Shami is a kind compassionate and gifted physician who takes the time to deliver top notch care to preserve vision for his patients. For over 5 years now, he has taken superb care of my husband who suffers from macular degeneration. He has preserved his eyesight and done it with optimal care , treatment and open communication. There is no need to travel out of town for expert care. It is all available right here in Lubbock Texas. Eyesight is so precious, you only want the best and that is what you get with Dr. Shami. Staff is excellent and the camaraderie in the office is warm and friendly. He is the best of the best.

June 3rd, 2019

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Dr. Shami is a kind compassionate and gifted physician who takes the time to deliver top notch care to preserve vision for his patients. For over 5 years now, he has taken superb care of my husband who suffers from macular degeneration. He has preserved his eyesight and done it with optimal care , treatment and open communication. There is no need to travel out of town for expert care. It is all available right here in Lubbock Texas. Eyesight is so precious, you only want the best and that is what you get with Dr. Shami. Staff is excellent and the camaraderie in the office is warm and friendly. He is the best of the best.

June 3rd, 2019

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Our time is valuable!!! Waiting 3-4 hrs is unacceptable! Especially when the doctor spends only 5 minutes with you!!!! Won’t be going. He’s not the only specialist in this specialty!

May 24th, 2019

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Rude rude rude rude

December 7th, 2018

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Receptionist is very very rude!

October 19th, 2018

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Dr. Shami is very kind and gentle doctor!

May 5th, 2015

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I have been going to see Dr. Shami for over 8 years and he has always been very "up front" about my eye disease and what I could expect to happen in the future. Would not trust anyone else with my eyes.

October 22nd, 2014

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I definitely question him all the way around. As others have posted his bedside manner is horrible and I left in tears as well. Not only does it seem like he has a problem with women but it appears that he is not fond of children either after he walked in the room and told my husband he had to leave since he was holding our daughter and she was not aloud in the room. After driving two and half ours to see this guy I was then forced to sit in the waiting room for three and half hours. And don't get me started on the testing I've had to go through.

January 6th, 2014

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As the previous reviewer said, Dr. Shami is probably top-notch medically, but he is rough and rude, and we left in tears. When I shared this info (reluctantly) with our other doctor (not an opthalmologist), he actually said he had referred a friend of his to Dr. Shami. The friend called our doctor back saying she had left in tears and would not go back. If there were a 0-star ratiing, I would have given him that.

October 23rd, 2013

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For some reason Dr. Shami, though a recognized expert in his field, does not seem to respect women. He treats his female staff and female patients the same way. He might be a brilliant doctor, but he is not a gentleman.

July 9th, 2013

Texas Retina Associates

4517 98th StLubbock, TX 79424

Tel: (806) 792-0066

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Dr. Michel Shami, MD	Dr. Sandip Suresh, MD	Dr. Humair Khan, MD	Dr John Griswold
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.3 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.9 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience		14 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Lubbock , TX	Webster , TX	Webster , TX	Lubbock , TX
Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: University of Minnesota	Med School: Baylor College of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
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Retina Surgery
Retinal Disorders
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Medical School

American University Of Beirut Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

American University Of BeirutGraduated in 1980

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