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Dr. Linda Anne Shookster M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Linda Anne Shookster M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(9)
524 Old Country Rd Plainview NY, 11803
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4/5

About

Dr. Linda Shookster is a rheumatologist practicing in Plainview, NY. Dr. Shookster specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Shookster treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

Female Spanish 36 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Hospital Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute   1987

Dr. Linda Anne Shookster M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 524 Old Country Rd

524 Old Country Rd -
Plainview, NY 11803
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New patients: 516-931-3988
Fax: 516-931-4091

625 E FORDHAM RD -
BRONX, NY 10458
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New patients: 718-933-1900
Fax: 718-563-4039

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shookster


4.0

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Dr. Linda Anne Shookster M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE EAST MEADOW NY 11554

Head west on Old Country Road 5054 ft
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PLAINVIEW HOSPITALl

888 OLD COUNTRY ROAD PLAINVIEW NY 11803

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ST JOSEPH HOSPITALl

4295 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE BETHPAGE NY 11714

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MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTERl

111 EAST 210TH STREET BRONX NY 10467

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3424 KOSSUTH AVENUE & 210TH STREET BRONX NY 10467

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