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Dr. Omar Shakir, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
5.0 (15)
Map Pin Small Greenwich, CT
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Omar Shakir, MD

Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Greenwich, CT. Dr. Shakir, completed a fellowship at yale University. Dr. Shakir, completed a residency at University of Florida. Patients rated Dr. Shakir an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shakir works at Practice in Greenwich, CT with other offices in New Haven, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Shakir's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Coastal Eye Surgeons
    600 W Putnam Ave Lowr Level, Greenwich, CT 06830 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 900-7911
  2. 2
    Yale New Haven Hospital
    20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 688-2615
  3. 3
    Fairfield CO PHYS Ther & Sport Rehab
    50 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich, CT 06830 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 900-7911
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:30
  4. 4
    Office
    40 Temple St Ste 3D, New Haven, CT 06510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 785-2020

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  • Greenwich Hospital

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    About Dr. Omar Shakir, MD

    Specialties*
    • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689934127
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • yale University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Florida
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • Union College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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