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Dr. Richard Allen Shapiro M.D.

Ophthalmologist

40 E Merrick Rd Valley Stream NY, 11580
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Dr. Richard Shapiro is an ophthalmologist practicing in Valley Stream, NY. Dr. Shapiro specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shapiro can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shapiro can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

Male Spanish 35 years of experience

Dr. Richard Allen Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 40 E Merrick Rd

40 E Merrick Rd -
Valley Stream, NY 11580
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20504 HILLSIDE AVE -
HOLLIS, NY 11423
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Richard Shapiro MD

20 W Lincoln Ave Ste 102 -
Valley Stream, NY 11580
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ONE HEALTHY WAY OCEANSIDE NY 11572

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Turn left onto Nassau Parkway 368 ft
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1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570

Head north on South Franklin Avenue 228 ft
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Turn left onto Rockaway Parkway 5213 ft
Go straight onto North Corona Avenue 1764 ft
Turn right onto Park Drive 806 ft
Take the ramp 229 ft
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