Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Maya Shammas, who serves patients in California.

Dr. Shammas is a comprehensive eye surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. She works alongside Drs. H. John Shammas & Renu Jivrajka at Shammas Eye Medical Center with offices in Lynwood, Downey, and Whittier, California. Widely recognized for her outstanding skills and expertise, she is an expert in laser treatment and intraocular injections for the treatment of macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic eye diseases.  Her experience in glaucoma treatment includes “Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery” (MIGS). She also has a special interest in cataract surgery, utilizing the latest no-stitch surgical techniques, with the goal of obtaining the best quality of vision possible. With impressive credentials, Dr. Shammas is a UCLA alumnus where she received her undergraduate degree with Honors. She then received her medical degree from Weill Medical College at Cornell University in New York City. She practiced ophthalmology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell University for three years. While in New York, she was involved in special research projects regarding glaucoma and cataract surgery.