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Amde Selassie Shifera, M.D., Ph.D.

Amde Selassie Shifera, M.D., Ph.D.

General Eye Care , Ophthalmology

4.8 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 273-3937

Locations

Flaum Eye Institute - Main Campus - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642

About Me

Certified Specialties

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU. 2014 - 2015

Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine. 2011 - 2014

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Colorado School of Medicine - Registrar. 2010 - 2011

Fellowship, Research, University of CA at San Francisco-Nephrology. 2009 - 2010

Fellowship, Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 2007 - 2009

Residency, Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital Center. 2005 - 2005

Education

PHD | Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 2007

MS | University of Pennsylvania. 2001

MD | Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia). 1989

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Was very happy with care I received.

Apr 21, 2024

3.4 stars

I have already sent people there!!

Dec 20, 2023

4.6 stars

Dr. Shifera is great

Dec 19, 2023

4.5 stars

My condition is complex but my doctor does his best to explain & weight risks vs. benefits.

Oct 27, 2023

5.0 stars

Eye issues are really scary. These are your windows to the world! Everyone made me feel like I was getting the best care possible.

Jun 19, 2023

4.6 stars

Positive experience.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0 stars

Dr. Shifera and his staff have become like friends, we trust their decisions and appreciate their kindness and professionalism.

Jan 18, 2023