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Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD
3.6 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hicksville, NY.
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Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Hicksville, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hicksville, NY.

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Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hicksville, NY and has 42 years experience. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1982 and completed a residency at N Shore University Hospital|Ny Medical Center.They currently practice at Richard A Shapiro MD and are affiliated with Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Shapiro has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shapiro received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shapiro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shapiro is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
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Blepharitis
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Corneal Diseases
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Presbyopia
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Keratitis
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Choroidal Dystrophy
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Cataract Removal Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
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Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
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Endophthalmitis
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
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Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retina Diseases
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Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Richard A Shapiro MD
    185 Woodbury Rd # 103, Hicksville, NY 11801
  2. 2 Office
    40 E Merrick Rd Ste 103, Valley Stream, NY 11580

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Jun 08, 2023
Excellent. I saw him because another MD thought I had glaucoma. I did not at this time. He explained everything to me, using photos of my eye and printouts of my eye pressure .I have to be followed. I trust him and will continue to use him. He is thorough and truly cares.
Carol — Jun 08, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • As a well trained Ophthalmologist I believe in providing excellent personalized care. The patient is examined and treated by the doctor and has all questions answered by the doctor.

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Biography
  • Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Hicksville, NY and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1982. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stamford Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • N Shore University Hospital|Ny Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shapiro's profile.

Dr. Shapiro frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Valley Stream and North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Shapiro, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Valley Stream

    900 Franklin Ave, Valley Stream, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY