Biography
Dr. Joseph Shovlin joined Northeastern Eye Institute in 1985 and practices in our Clarks Summit and Scranton offices.
Dr. Shovlin earned his bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College, and received his doctor of optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He is a member of the adjunct faculty at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Dr. Shovlin is a board certified opto… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor's Degree | Not Specified |
| Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Doctorate | O.D. | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American Academy of Optometry | Present |
| Professional Member | American Optometric Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Pennsylvania Optometric Association | Present |
| Diplomate and Past Chair of the Section on Cornea and Contact Lenses | American Academy of Optometry | Present |
| Past Chair of the Contact Lens Section | American Optometric Association | Present |
| Former voting member | Ophthalmic Advisory Panel of the Food and Drug Administration | Present |
| Professional Member | International Society of Refractive Surgery | Present |
| Professional Member | Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology | Present |
| Professional Member | American Public Health Association | Present |
| Past member | National Advisory Eye Council of the National Eye Institute | Present |
| Advisory panel member | Pennsylvania Lions Sight Conservation and Eye Research Foundation | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Distinction and the Clinical Excellence Award | Pennsylvania College of Optometry | |
| Listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare | Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare | |
| Listed Who's Who in Science and Engineering | Who's Who in Science and Engineering | |
| Cornea and Contact Lens Section Achievement Award | American Optometric Association | 2009 |
| Alumnus of the Year | Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry | 2011 |
| WebMD Career Achievement Award | WebMD | |
| Frank Career Achievement Awrad | WebMD Annual Awards Ddinner in Atlanta, GA |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Optometrist
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Northeastern Eye Institute
200 Mifflin AveScranton, PA 18503
Northeastern Eye Institute - Scranton
200 Mifflin AveScranton, PA 18503
Northeastern Eye Institute - Clarks-Summit
503 S State StClarks Summit, PA 18411
Practice Colleagues
Christopher Jordan, MD - Ophthalmologist
Rhys Yarns, OD - Optometrist
Dr Joseph Cimochowski, OD - Optometrist
Randall Peairs, MD - Ophthalmologist
William Jordan, DO - Ophthalmologist
Megan Walsh, OD - Optometrist
Barbara Caputo-fox, OD - Optometrist
Thomas Boland, MD - Ophthalmologist
Mary Jordan-flickinger, OD - Optometrist
Joseph Giacometti, MD - Ophthalmologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Joseph P Shovlin, OD accepts the following payment methods:- Cash
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Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
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