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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Eric Shakin, MD
4.8 (82 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmhurst, NY.
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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Elmhurst, NY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Eric Shakin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmhurst, NY.

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Dr. Eric Shakin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Elmhurst, NY. They currently practice at Long Island Vitro Retinal Consultants and are affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Shakin has experience treating conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shakin received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 82 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shakin also speaks French. Dr. Shakin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 The Puerto Rican Family Institute, QMHC
    9131 Queens Blvd Ste 618, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  2. 2 Hauppauge Office
    600 Northern Blvd Ste 216, Hauppauge, NY 11788
  3. 3 Rockville Centre Office
    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
  4. 4 Hauppauge Office
    200 Motor Pkwy Ste A-2, Hauppauge, NY 11788

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shakin
4.8
Based on 82 Reviews
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Feb 01, 2024
Good visit Felt good about progress
Patrick Grant — Feb 01, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Eric Shakin, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Elmhurst, NY. He specializes in Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Shakin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shakin's profile.

Dr. Shakin frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Shakin, MD is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Shakin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY