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Dr. Thomas Shane, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
4.8 (123)
Map Pin Small Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Thomas Shane, MD

Dr. Thomas Shane, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Manatee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shane, completed a residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Patients rated Dr. Shane an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Shane works at Shane Retina, P.A. in Sarasota, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Drusen and Eye Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shane's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Parkway
    2401 University Pkwy Ste 205, Sarasota, FL 34243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 351-1200
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    South Sarasota
    3906 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 351-1200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • Manatee Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Treatment frequency



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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Floaters
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Progressive High Myopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exudative Retinal Detachment
Eye Injuries
Eyeball Contusion
Flashes
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Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Degeneration
Macular Dystrophy
Macular Dystrophy, Vitelliform, Adult-Onset
Macular Pucker
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cancer
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) Detachment
Retinopathy
Retinopathy, Arteriosclerotic
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Traction Detachment of Retina
Vascular Disease
Vision Loss
Vitreous Detachment
Anterior Vitrectomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Injection Therapy
Iridectomy
Macular Degeneration Genetic Testing
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ophthalmic Microsurgery
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Vitrectomy
Wet Macular Degeneration Injections
Wet Macular Degeneration Laser Treatment
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • MultiPlan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Based on 123 ratings
    Patient Ratings (123)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (5)
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    About Dr. Thomas Shane, MD

    Specialties*
    • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1285826024
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Residency
    Internship
    • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Emory University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thomas Shane, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shane is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Shane has seen patients for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Drusen and Eye Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shane on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    123 patients have reviewed Dr. Shane. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shane.

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