Eric P. Shakin
Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

Dr. Eric P. Shakin

Ophthalmology
Northwell Health
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
Westbury, NY 
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Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
Northwell Health
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
Westbury, NY 
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Overview

Eric Shakin is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Shakin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency
Wills Eye Hospital GME
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Lenox Hill Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Northwell Health Eye Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, Westbury, NY 11590
Call: 516-466-0390
Other Locations
200 Motor Parkway, Suite A2, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Call: 631-234-5666
64 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Call: 516-594-1010

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Total Publications

Long-term results of conservative and surgical treatment of congenital x-linked retinoschisis: A retrospective multicentre international study.
Long-term results of conservative and surgical treatment of congenital x-linked retinoschisis: A retrospective multicentre international study.
Journal: Acta ophthalmologica
Published: May 10, 2025
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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