Summary

Dr. Eric Shakin is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and vitreous of the eye. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. With 43 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Shakin has developed extensive expertise in managing complex retinal disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Shakin practices at multiple locations throughout New York, including Great Neck, Elmhurst, and Rockville Centre, and maintains an affiliation with Flushing Hospital Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, conditions that can seriously affect vision in people with diabetes. He also addresses posterior vitreous detachment, a common age-related eye condition. Dr. Shakin performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health, and provides anti-VEGF treatment to help preserve and improve vision. Patients rate him 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • 89 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Peter Shakin has 4 locations

Vitreoretinal Consultants Of New York

600 Northern Blvd Ste 216Great Neck, NY 11021
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

Vitreoretinal Consultants Of New York

9131 Queens Blvd Ste 209Elmhurst, NY 11373
MonClosed
Tue7:30 am - 3:30 pm
WedClosed
Thu7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Vitreoretinal Consultants Of New York

64 N Long Beach RdRockville Centre, NY 11570
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Flushing Hospital Medical Center

4500 Parsons BlvdFlushing, NY 11355

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
Great Neck , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Peter Shakin

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Peter Shakin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Peter Shakin has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Melanoma
  • Other
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitrectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Eric Peter Shakin holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Shakin's NPI number is 1548373855.

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Dr. Eric Shakin speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Eric Shakin is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center.
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