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Dr. Thomas Shim, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Dr. Thomas Shim, MD
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Dr. Thomas Shim, MD is a Pediatrician in Howard Beach, NY.
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Dr. Thomas Shim, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Howard Beach, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Shim, MD is a Pediatrician in Howard Beach, NY.

About

Dr. Shim graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at North Shore University Hosp, Pediatrics.Dr. Thomas Shim, MD is a Pediatrician in Howard Beach, NY and has 31 years experience. Dr. Shim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Shim has experience treating conditions like Fever and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shim received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Shim's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shim also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shim is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    15849 84th St, Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Dec 05, 2018
The BEST pediatrician anyone can hope for. He has been our pediatrician for 20 years. Takes his time to answer you questions. The kids love him.
Mom of 2 in Middle Village — Dec 05, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • North Shore University Hosp, Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Shim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shim's profile.

Dr. Shim frequently treats the following conditions: Fever and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Shim, MD is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Shim, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY