Summary

Dr. Tasneem Shamim specializes in ophthalmology, bringing four and a half decades of experience to eye care. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Shamim speaks English and has dedicated her career to helping patients maintain and restore their vision.

Dr. Shamim practices at multiple locations in New Jersey, including Somerset and New Brunswick, with affiliations at The Children's Hospital at Saint Peters and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She focuses on treating conditions such as computer vision syndrome and both general and open-angle glaucoma. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have rated her 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for her care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 45 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Umdnj
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim has 3 locations

Shamim Eye Care

1283 State Route 27Somerset, NJ 08873
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Peters University Hospital

254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Eddy AngladeDr. Jonathan Cin-Bon Tsui
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
45 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Somerset , NJScranton , PAPrinceton , NJPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Tasneem Firdaus Shamim holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Shamim's NPI number is 1518987791.

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Dr. Tasneem Shamim is affiliated with The Childrens Hospital At Saint Peters and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

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