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Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD

Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wantagh, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003. She is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

2185 Wantagh Ave Wantagh, NY 11793
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shih's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shih

4.0

32 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
72%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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A. Robert Frink – Oct 31, 2024
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What could be improved
No results
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Victoria Danay – Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steven Napolitano – Jul 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan C. – Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jay Rattien – Feb 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Ep – Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Dawn M – Jan 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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C – Jan 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Amelia I – May 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Huntington Station, NY – Feb 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 people found this helpful
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Concerned in Rosedale, NY – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Great Neck, NY – Oct 06, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Carolyn Shih, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wantagh, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003. She is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

South Shore Eye Care LLP2185 Wantagh Ave Wantagh, NY 11793
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Practice

Office600 Northern Blvd Ste 214 Great Neck, NY 11021
2

Practice

Office400 Endo Blvd Garden City, NY 11530
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Office689 Broadway Massapequa, NY 11758
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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