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Dr. Omar Shakir, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Omar Shakir, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Greenwich, CT.
Dr. Omar Shakir, MD
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Dr. Omar Shakir, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 39
Greenwich, CT
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Greenwich, CT.

About

Dr. Shakir graduated from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012 and completed a residency at University of Florida.Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Greenwich, CT and has 12 years experience. Dr. Shakir currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital. Dr. Shakir has experience treating conditions like Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shakir received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Shakir's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shakir is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Floaters
Iridocyclitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract - Aberrant Oral Frenula - Growth Delay
Cataract - Cardiomyopathy
Cataract - Congenital Ichthyosis
Cataract Congenital Dominant Non Nuclear
Cataract Surgery Complications
Cataract, Anterior Polar, Dominant
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
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Glaucoma Diabetic Eye Disease
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Ocular Hypertension
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Humphrey Visual Field Test for Glaucoma
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
LenSx Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Prosthetics
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
  • Connecticare
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Curative EPO
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  • Oxford Health Plans
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Eye Surgeons
    600 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
  2. 2 Coastal Eye Surgeons
    50 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich, CT 06830
  3. 3 Coastal Eye Surgeons
    600 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830

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Nov 12, 2021
Very nice office and staff.Dr.Shakir is great at explaining your condition to you and what needs to be done to improve it.I came away from my visit feeling very comfortable and confident with my decision to have Dr.Shakir do the procedure.
Nancy — Nov 12, 2021
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albany Medical College in New York
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2013
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Florida
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale University School Of Medicine-Hospital
    2018
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Omar Shakir, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shakir's profile.

Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Omar Shakir, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT