Dr. Andrew C. Shatz
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1601 Sawgrs Corp Pkwy # 410
Sunrise, FL, United States
33323
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Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
A highly-respected, board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Shatz is the Medical Director of SightTrust Eye Institute. Dr. Shatz is a pioneer in laser-assisted cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery, bilateral same-day surgery, and premium lens implants such as multifocal and accommodating IOLs, and phakic intraocular lens implants. Having performed more than 30,000 intraocular procedures, he is considered the Southeast’s Leading implanter of the PanOptix Trifocal® and Visian phakic premium lenses. He is also one of the first and only surgeons in the country to perform all cataract and lens replacement procedures using the femtosecond laser, and performs bilateral, same-day surgeries on the vast majority of his patients. A national lecturer to both optometrists and ophthalmologists, Dr. Shatz is an assistant clinical professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also sits on several clinical advisory panels and has developed various surgical instruments to aid in cataract surgery. Dr. Shatz has operated on leaders in the entertainment, sports, and business world, and has developed techniques and instruments for use in lens surgery. Dr. Shatz often teaches his surgical techniques to other ophthalmologists in the country, and is frequently called upon by his colleagues to treat their most difficult cases.
Languages
- Hebrew
- Spanish
- French
- English
Education
- Medical College Of Georgia (Grad. 1991)
Dr. Shatz recently did my cataract surgery. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Dr. Shatz is an outstanding surgeon and a truly caring person. The entire staff of Sight Trust is AWESOME! Thank you Dr. Shatz and the Sight Trust family for a stress free experience and excellent results !
Submitted Feb. 20, 2023