Eric Shakin, M.D.

Dr. Shakin earned his Bachelors of Arts and Sciences from Cornell University, N.Y. and received his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, N.Y. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, N.Y. Dr. Shakin completed his residency in ophthalmology, and a vitreo-retinal fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. After his training, he was a member of the Retina Service, 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 Ophthalmologic Society, and the Long Island Ophthalmologic Society. He is 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 is clinical assistant professor at the NYU 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

• Residency, Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia
• Internship, Internal Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital
• Doctor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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