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Amde Selassie Shifera, M.D., Ph.D.
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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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Patient Comments
Was very happy with care I received.
Apr 21, 2024
I have already sent people there!!
Dec 20, 2023
Dr. Shifera is great
Dec 19, 2023
My condition is complex but my doctor does his best to explain & weight risks vs. benefits.
Oct 27, 2023
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
Positive experience.
Apr 24, 2023
Dr. Shifera and his staff have become like friends, we trust their decisions and appreciate their kindness and professionalism.
Jan 18, 2023