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Dr. Joel A Shapiro M.D.
Orthopedist
2409 N 45th St Seattle WA, 98103About
Dr. Joel Shapiro is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Shapiro specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shapiro tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1995
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1995
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1995
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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Practice At 2409 N 45th St
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