Dr. Philip Ronald Shands, MD

Dr. Philip Shands is an ophthalmologist with over four decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-related procedures. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at University Hospital Health System. With 42 years in practice, Dr. Shands has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex eye disorders. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Shands practices at Metrohealth Medical Center and sees patients in Cleveland Heights and Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common serious eye conditions affecting adults. He performs comprehensive dilated eye exams to detect vision problems early and uses tonometry to measure eye pressure for glaucoma screening. Patients rate Dr. Shands 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for his care.