Dr. Thomas Shute, M.D. graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School before joining the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Fresno City College. After two years at Fresno City, he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He completed medical training at the UC San Diego School of Medicine.
Dr. Thomas Shute, M.D. graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School before joining the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Fresno City College. After two years at Fresno City, he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He completed medical training at the UC San Diego School of Medicine.
Dr. Thomas Shute, M.D. is a partner and fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon at EYE-Q Vision Care. Dr. Shute’s family has been providing eye care to the people of the San Joaquin Valley for four generations.
A native of Clovis, Dr. Shute graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School before joining the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Fresno City College. After two years at Fresno City, he earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of California, San Diego. He completed medical training at the UC San Diego School of Medicine.
Following his internship at Travis Air Force Base, Dr. Shute served four years as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force. He completed ophthalmology residency as well as a fellowship in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Shute offers the full complement of micro-invasive glaucoma treatment techniques, in addition to traditional glaucoma surgeries. His practice also focuses on the surgical management of cataracts, utilizing the most advanced methods and intraocular lens implants available today.
In his free time, Dr. Shute enjoys snow skiing, hiking, fishing, and surfing. He is a passionate supporter of Fresno State athletics and proudly represents the Red Wave wherever he travels. He is excited to offer cutting-edge cataract and glaucoma treatment options to his friends and neighbors in the Central California community.

Explained my condition in layman's terms. Very thorough and very professional.
He sounds very knowledgeable & has.a great personality, This was my first time seeing him. I’m praying his knowledge will be beneficial to me. Sincerely..🌺
The visits feel rushed and the amount of information overwhelming. Would like time to take a few notes on the valuable information from the doctor with such an expertise.
He’s great, very direct assessment & gets to the point. Only thing was appt was 10:30 but didn’t get attended to until 22:30
Thorough and warm.
Dr. Shute was informative and went over the procedure for eye surgery and his recommendations.
Explained everything very extremely thoroughly! And extremely pleasant!
Dr Shutte, is an epic provider, I have had the pleasure of being his patient for the last 3 years. Have had great experiences at every visit.
Very friendly and explains things good. Answered all my questions
Dr Shute is very knowledgeable and explains very clearly the condition about my eye pressure and the options