Dr. Chris Shelby

Refractive Cataract Surgeon · Willis-Knighton Health System

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Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
23 years
since Jul 2003
Gender
Male

Experience

Refractive Cataract SurgeonCurrent
Willis-Knighton Health System
Since Jul 2003 · 23 years · Shreveport

Education

LSU Health Science Center Shreveport
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's degree

Skills

Healthcare Cataract Surgery Hospitals Surgery Board Certified Healthcare Management Medical Education Glaucoma Clinical Research Ophthalmology Medicine Pediatrics Lasik Dry Eye Treatment Public Speaking Internal Medicine Contact Lenses Archaeology Celestial Navigation General Awesomeness Photography Robotics Awesomeness

About Willis-Knighton Health System

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
wkhs.com
Office Location
Shreveport, LA

Professional Overview

Dr. Chris Shelby is a Refractive Cataract Surgeon, currently affiliated with Willis-Knighton Health System, based in Shreveport. As a surgeon, Dr. Shelby contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Shreveport. They have been with Willis-Knighton Health System for 23 years. Dr. Shelby holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree, from LSU Health Science Center Shreveport and Texas A&M University. Core competencies include Healthcare, Cataract Surgery, Hospitals, Surgery, Board Certified. Willis-Knighton Health System operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Chris Shelby located?

Dr. Chris Shelby is based in Shreveport. They are currently affiliated with Willis-Knighton Health System.

What is Dr. Chris Shelby's specialty?

Dr. Chris Shelby specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Refractive Cataract Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Chris Shelby currently work?

Dr. Chris Shelby currently works at Willis-Knighton Health System. They have been there for 23 years.

What is Dr. Chris Shelby's educational background?

Dr. Chris Shelby attended LSU Health Science Center Shreveport and Texas A&M University.

How do I contact Dr. Chris Shelby for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in the United States?

Surgeons in the United States typically earn $380,000 to $800,000 annually, with a median of $555,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.