Dr. William R Shapiro M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
500 W Thomas Rd Suite 300 Phoenix AZ, 85013Rating
4/5
About
Dr. William Shapiro is a distinguished Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Shapiro specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Shapiro employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Shapiro is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1961
University of California 1961
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Current therapy for brain tumors: back to the future.
- Experimental models of metastases to the nervous system.
- Chemotherapy of malignant glioma with CCNU alone and CCNU combined with vincristine sulfate and procarbazine hydrochloride.
- Brain tumors.
- Chemotherapy of primary malignant brain tumors in children.
- Intra-arterial cisplatin plus oral etoposide for the treatment of recurrent malignant glioma: a phase II study.
- Brain tumors.
- Editorial: Brain tumor. Current status of treatment and its complications.
- Laterality of brain tumors.
- Handedness and risk of brain tumors in adults.
- Brain tumors.
- Sociodemographic indicators and risk of brain tumours.
- Occupation and the risk of adult glioma in the United States.
- Brain tumors.
- Chemotherapy of malignant gliomas: studies of the BTCG.
Treatments
- Brain Tumor
Fellowships
- Cornell University Medical College, Neurology 1966
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