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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Eric Shakin, MD
4.8 (84 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Great Neck, NY
Accepting new patients
 

Overview

Dr. Eric Shakin, MD works in Great Neck, NY as an Ophthalmology Specialist.
They are board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Shakin completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Shakin has has worked on more claims relating to Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Shakin has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 84 times. They are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Shakin also speaks French. Dr. Shakin practices at Practice in Great Neck, NY and has additional offices in Rockville Centre, NY, Elmhurst, NY and Hauppauge, NY.

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Locations

  1. 1 Long Island Vitreo Retinal Consultants PC
    600 Northern Blvd Ste 216, Great Neck, NY 11021
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Island Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy
    64 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Long Island Vitreo Retinal Consultants PC
    9131 Queens Blvd Ste 209, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  4. 4 Office
    200 Motor Pkwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shakin
4.8
Based on 84 Reviews
5 Stars (76)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Apr 01, 2024
Everyone was professional and thorough.
Eugene Senk — Apr 01, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Eric Shakin, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Shakin accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Shakin accepts here.

Dr. Shakin frequently sees patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Yes, Dr. Shakin speaks French. See Dr. Shakin's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Shakin has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 84 times.

Dr. Shakin is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

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