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Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD

Geriatric Medicine
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Bronx, NY
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD

Dr. Mitchell Shear, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT BROOKLYN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Shear works at Mitchell Shear MD PC in Bronx, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Pneumonia, Bedsores and Asthma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shear's Office Locations

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    Mitchell Shear MD PC
    665 Pelham Pkwy N Apt 301, Bronx, NY 10467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 547-8000

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    Nov 30, 2019
    A CARING ,DOWN TO EARTH DOCTOR / ALWAYS CONCERN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND NEEDS. / BLESS TO HAVE HIM AS MY Doctor
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    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
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    • 39 years of experience
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    • English, Chinese and Spanish
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    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT BROOKLYN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Shear has seen patients for Pneumonia, Bedsores and Asthma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shear on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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