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Dr. Stephen Shear, MD

Dr. Stephen Shear, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is a pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 5 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Optum Pediatrics - Rockville Centre

100 N Centre Ave Ste 300 Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Telehealth available

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9 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Feb 17, 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
What could be improved
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Sep 25, 2020
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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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MARGIE AQUINO in Valley stream , NY – Jul 24, 2018
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Dr. Stephen Shear, MD is a pediatrician in Rockville Centre, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Pediatrics

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  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Optum Pediatrics - Rockville Centre

Optum Pediatrics - Rockville Centre100 N Centre Ave Ste 300 Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island

    259 1st St
    Mineola, NY 11501
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

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

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

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

    View all awards
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

    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

    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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