Dr. Omar Shakir, MD
Dr. Omar Shakir, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Greenwich, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albany Medical College in New York in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Greenwich Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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600 W Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 06830At a Glance
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shakir to family and friends is 4.75 out of 5
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care philosophy
Dr. Shakir spends time with his patients to explain diagnosis, reasons for certain tests, and what therapeutic options exist and why. He will walk you through surgery with a detailed explanation and attention to comfort and detail.biography
Omar Shakir, MD, MBA, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive experience in eye care. Voted one of the Best Cataract Surgeons in America 2022, 2023 and 2024, he brings a wealth of expertise to Coastal Eye, located in Greenwich, Connecticut,...read moreVitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Yale University School Of Medicine-hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2018Yale University
Fellowship Hospital, 2018University Of Florida
Residency Hospital, 2016Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2013Johns Hopkins University
Internship Hospital, 2013Albany Medical College In New York
Medical School, 2012Clarkson University School Of Business
2009Union College
Undergraduate School, 2008
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Coastal Eye Surgeons
Coastal Eye Surgeons, Greenwich, CT
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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