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Jeffrey Shakin, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Shakin graduated from New York Medical College. He was Resident and Chief Resident at NYU Medical Center-Bellevue Hospital in Ophthalmology. He completed a two-year fellowship in Medical & Surgical Disorders of the Retina and Vitreous and Ocular Oncology at the world-reknown Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. Shakin holds the academic title of Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Hofstra Medical School. He won the distinguished service certificate as well as the Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Shakin is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the Retina Society and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. The New York City Police department has made him an Honorary Police Surgeon. He is a New York State Trooper Police Surgeon. He reviews articles for several ophthalmology journals.
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Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital
  • Residency: NYU-Bellevue Hospital
  • Medical Internship: Metropolitan Hospital
  • Medical School - New York Medical College
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  • Philip J. Ferrone, MD
  • Vincent A. Deramo, MD
  • Kenneth B. Graham, MD
  • Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD
  • Juan M. Romero, MD
  • David Y. Rhee, MD
  • Jonathan Jonisch, MD
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  • Albert Li, MD
  • James Lin, MD
  • Louis Maisel, MD
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Physicians
  • David M. Fastenberg, MD
  • Jeffrey Shakin, MD
  • Eric P. Shakin, MD
  • Philip J. Ferrone, MD
  • Vincent A. Deramo, MD
  • Kenneth B. Graham, MD
  • Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD
  • Juan M. Romero, MD
  • David Y. Rhee, MD
  • Jonathan Jonisch, MD
  • David Y. Poon, MD
  • Jessica G. Lee, MD
  • Albert Li, MD
  • James Lin, MD
  • Louis Maisel, MD
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is one of the largest retina practices in New York. With retina centers in Elmhurst, Flushing, Great Neck, Hauppauge, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, and Westbury, we’re easily accessible to patients throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, NYC, and beyond. Our retina specialists and surgeons have trained at some of the most renowned institutions in the United States. We have a long history of participating in groundbreaking retina research and clinical trials, which provide patients with access to cutting-edge treatments such as retinal gene therapy and retinal implant surgery.

Using the most advanced equipment and techniques, we provide a full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment for all retinal, macular, and vitreous conditions, including dry and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear and detachment, macular hole, macular pucker (epiretinal membrane), uveitis, lattice degeneration, and more. We also specialize in treating pediatric retinal conditions, such as retinopathy of prematurity, juvenile retinoschisis, and retinitis pigmentosa.

We are the preferred retina practice for Northwell Health in Long Island. We’re also a proud member of Retina Consultants of America, a network of the leading retina practices across the country.

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