Dr. Afua Shin

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Wausau, WI
(715) 261-8500
Accepts Medicare

Location

800 N 1St St
Wausau, WI 54403

Areas of Expertise

Dry Eye
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Transplants
Corneal Infections
Corneal Dystrophies
External Eye Diseases
Ocular Surface Disorders
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About Me

Dr. Afua A. Shin is an ophthalmologist with specialized expertise in cornea and external diseases. She completed her fellowship training at the University of California Davis, focusing on advanced care for corneal conditions. Dr. Shin's medical journey began with an undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University, followed by medical school at Washington University in St. Louis.

After earning her medical degree, Dr. Shin undertook an internship and ophthalmology residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Her training equipped her with comprehensive skills in eye care, leading to her fellowship in cornea and external diseases. Dr. Shin joined the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin in 2019, where she provides dedicated treatment for patients with corneal issues, dry eye, and related external eye diseases.

She is committed to offering personalized care, utilizing both medical and surgical approaches to improve her patients' vision and eye health. Dr. Shin's background includes international research experience in Japan, contributing to her holistic approach to ophthalmology.

Training

  • University of California Davis

    Cornea and External Diseases

    2019

    UC Davis

    Fellowship
  • Rush University Medical Center

    Ophthalmology

    2018

    Rush University

    Residency
  • Rush University Medical Center

    Internship

    2015

    Rush University

    Residency
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

    Medical Degree

    2014

    Washington University in St. Louis

    Medical School
  • Yale University

    Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

    2009

    Yale University

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
WI
License Numbers
71097