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Dr. Larry Shemen, MD

Dr. Larry Shemen, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Larry Shemen, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lenox Hill Hospital and Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

233 E 69th St Ste 1D New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available
(212) 472-8882

Dr. Shemen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shemen specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Shemen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shemen

3.7

67 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 01, 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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Daniel P. – Aug 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Lauren Schwartz – Sep 09, 2020
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Wagner, Ignacia – Jul 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 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
1 person found this helpful
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Joaquin Cantillana in Jackson Heights, NY – Oct 23, 2018
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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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Tina C. in New York, NY – Oct 15, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Val Kirpa in Garden City , PA – Sep 12, 2018
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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
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Al R. in Brooklyn, NY – Sep 06, 2018
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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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Latchmin Hardial in South Richmond Hill, NY – Aug 16, 2018
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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
Aug 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 02, 2017
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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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Momline in NYC – Jul 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
Helpful
Jun 23, 2017
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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
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Jeffrey Canova in Queens, NY – Jun 08, 2017
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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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Heather in Vernon, NJ – May 12, 2017
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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
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Alanna in Long Island City, NY – Aug 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our goal is to provide the very best and current surgical care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland tumors or head and neck tumors. While removing the entire tumor, our aim is to maintain or restore form and function to patients with these conditions.

biography

Since my childhood, I have always enjoyed working with my hands. Working on model airplanes ultimately developed into operating on patients. The goal of providing the best surgical care has translated into achieving the best possible results.  ...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harvard Medical School

    1985

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • St Michaels Weilesley Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Toronto West Mt Sinai Hosps

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • Mt Sinai Toronto General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Mt Sinai-toronto General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • University Of Toronto

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • French

  • Hebrew

  • Spanish

Dr. Shemen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Certificate of Honor, AAOHNS, 1998

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Locations

Practice

Unavail233 E 69th St Ste 1D New York, NY 10021
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 6:30am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
Office10721 Queens Blvd Ste 3A Forest Hills, NY 11375
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Wed: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital210 E 64th St New York, NY 10065
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St
    New York, NY 10075
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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