EDUCATION:
CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO CA
(1963-1967)
Bachelor of Science: Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – IRVINE, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, IRVINE CA
(1967-1971)
Doctor of Medicine
USC-UCLA – LA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES CA
(1971-1972)
Medical Internship
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES CA
(1973-1976)
Ophthalmology Residency
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES, JULES STEIN EYE CENTER
(1972-1975)
Ophthalmic Pathology Fellowship

PROFESSIONAL:
Dr Shaw has long been one of the premier ophthalmologists in the North Valley. He served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Trauma at LA County Hospital through a combined program at UCLA and USC. Dr. Shaw also practiced as a consulting ophthalmologist for the Army at the 143rd Evacuation Hospital. He was the assistant chief of ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine as well as chief of the division of Ocular Pathology. He returned home to Chico in 1978 and has cared for tens of thousands of patients both clinically and surgically. He was instrumental in driving the development of advanced eye care in the North Valley, and was one of the first physicians to perform advanced phacoemulisification cataract surgery. A true general ophthalmologist, Dr. Shaw has preformed all aspects of eye surgery including retinal detachments, glaucoma procedures, cosmetic and reconstructive oculoplastic surgery and pediatric care.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Medical Society

PERSONAL:
Dr. Shaw is a local “Chicoan” who has spent the majority of his life in Chico. He enjoys spending his time with his family and is an active member of the community. He is an avid farmer and gardener.