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Karine Shebaclo, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
  2. Surgeon

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

EnglishArabicSpanishFrench

Karine Shebaclo, M.D., is an oculofacial plastic and orbital surgeon with expertise in reconstructive, aesthetic, and functional periocular procedures. Her clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of eyelid and lacrimal disorders, orbital disease, and periocular reconstruction with integrated aesthetic considerations.

Dr. Shebaclo earned her bachelor's degree summa cum laude through the Science, Technology, and International Affairs Honors Program at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, followed by a master's degree in international health economics from the London School of Economics. She received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed a transitional internship at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, as well as an ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident and received teaching awards. She completed a prestigious ASOPRS-accredited fellowship in oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery at Wills Eye Hospital.

Dr. Shebaclo's clinical interests include thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors and inflammatory disease, eyelid malposition, lacrimal obstruction, and periocular reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. She remains actively engaged in multidisciplinary research and educational initiatives. She speaks English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.

  1. Ectropion
  2. Eyelid cancer
  3. Eyelid ptosis
  4. Eyelid tumor
  5. Orbital fracture
  6. Orbital tumor
  7. Thyroid eye disease
  1. Blepharoplasty
  2. Botox injection
  3. Brow lift
  4. Cosmetic surgery
  5. Eyelid retraction repair
  6. Eyelid surgery
  7. Lacrimal surgery
  8. Laser resurfacing
  9. Orbital decompression surgery
  10. Orbital fracture repair
  11. Orbital tumor removal
  • Functional / Medical procedures:
  • Upper and lower eyelid surgery for eyelid malposition (ptosis repair, ectropion repair, entropion repair, eyelid retraction repair)
  • Orbital decompression surgery for thyroid eye disease
  • Orbital biopsy and tumor excision
  • Surgery for inflammatory orbital disease
  • Repair of orbital fractures
  • Lacrimal surgery for tearing disorders (including dacryocystorhinostomy and canalicular repair)
  • Eyelid and periocular reconstruction following tumor excision or trauma
  • Management of anophthalmic socket disorders
  • Eyelid surgery for facial nerve palsy-related dysfunction
  • Cosmetic / Aesthetic procedures:
  • Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
  • Brow lift surgery
  • Periocular rejuvenation surgery
  • Tear trough correction and periorbital volume restoration
  • Revision eyelid and periocular surgery
  • Injectable and laser treatments for periocular aesthetic enhancement
  1. 2024
    Fellow - ASOPRS Oculoplastic and Orbital SurgeryWills Eye Hospital
  2. 2022
    Chief Resident Associate - Department of OphthalmologyGeorgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
  3. 2022
    Resident - Department of Ophthalmology Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
  4. 2019
    Resident - AnesthesiaTufts University Medical Center
  5. 2018
    Intern - Transitional MedicineLouis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital
  6. 2017
    MD - Doctorate of MedicineGeorgetown University School of Medicine
  7. 2010
    MSc - International Health Policy and Economics, Department of Social PolicyThe London School of Economics and Political Science
  8. 2009
    Bachelor - Foreign Service: Science, Technology, & International Affairs The Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Ocular Innovation AwardDepartment of Ophthalmology, Georgetown University
  2. 2021
    Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, finalistGeorgetown University School of Medicine
  3. 2020
    Best Research Project of the YearDepartment of Ophthalmology, Georgetown University
  4. 2015
    ScholarshipJ.T. Tai Foundation
  5. 2009
    FinalistFulbright Scholar
  6. 2008
    ScholarshipSchool of Foreign Service Honors Program

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