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Dr. Stephen Shear, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Dr. Stephen Shear, MD
4.7 (106 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is a Pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY.
Dr. Stephen Shear, MD
4.7 (106 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Shear, MD

Pediatrics* Age 61
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is a Pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY.

About

Dr. Shear graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE. Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is a Pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shear currently practices at Optum Pediatrics - Rockville Centre and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shear received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 106 times. Dr. Shear's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shear also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shear is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Optum Pediatrics - Rockville Centre
    100 N Centre Ave Ste 300, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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4.7
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1989
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  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Shear, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shear's profile.

Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Shear, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St, Mineola, NY

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY