Dr. Eric Shakin completed his residency in ophthalmology, and a vitreo-retinal fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He has been selected as one of the “Best Doctors” in America and nominated to New York Super Doctors.
Dr. Eric Shakin completed his residency in ophthalmology, and a vitreo-retinal fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He has been selected as one of the “Best Doctors” in America and nominated to New York Super Doctors.
Dr. Eric Shakin earned his Bachelors of Arts and Sciences from Cornell University and received his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Shakin completed his residency in ophthalmology, and a vitreo-retinal fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After his training, he was a member of the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital and served there as co-director of the visual physiology department until 1995. He was also clinical assistant professor at the Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. Dr. Shakin joined LI/Queens Vitreo-Retinal Consultants in 1995.
Dr. Shakin is a member of the American Medical Association, Medical Society of New York, Queens Medical Society, New York State Ophthalmology Society, and the Long Island Ophthalmologic Society. He has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Shakin is also a member of the American Diabetes Association, Vitreous Society, Retina Society, and a member of the Nassau Academy of Medicine. He has also been selected as one of the “Best Doctors” in America and nominated to New York Super Doctors. He is clinical assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Shakin is an assistant professor at Hofstra School of Medicine. Dr. Shakin has been a principal investigator for the Mirivant and Vitrase studies as well as ongoing studies. He dedicates his professional expertise to local clinics for the disadvantaged as well as resident training programs at the local hospitals.
Training
Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital
Residency: Wills Eye Hospital
Internship: Lenox Hill Hospital
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Whatever Dr shakin is doing my eye no longer hurts after an injection. It’s wonderful
Always 5 stars. Professional, always explain things clearly. I trust him completely.
Explain in details of my macular hole problem and how surgery will help to restore my vision. Knowledge Doctor make you feel relieve. I hope the surgery goes as planned.
A positive experience, I am thankful for his knowledge & expertise,, my eyesight is so important &! Am grateful
Excellent Doctor
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Very thorough and staff was pleasant and helpful
He is very friendly and tells you everything you need to know. He is wonderful!
Dr shakin is kind, professional, listens to concerns and i wouldn't want any other doctor to treat this serious eye condition
I thought the doctor and professional He took his time to explain everything and that’s what I appreciate