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Dr. Mark L Shapiro M.D.

Surgeon

5/5(10)
Dumc 2837 Durham NC, 27710
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5/5

About

Dr. Mark Shapiro is a general surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Shapiro specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shapiro provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2005

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Hope & Caring Award, Duke University Medical Center 2008 Strength 
  •  2006 Award of Excellence, UMass Hospital 
  • Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati 2001 Joel Essig Excellence in Surgery Award 
  • Medical Student Government, Ross University 1995 President 
  •  2000 Outstanding Surgical Resident 
  •  2008 Strength, Hope, Caring 

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) 
  • Member North Carolina Medical Society 
  • Member International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC 
  • Member American College of Surgeons 
  • Member SHOCK Society 
  • Member Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) 
  • Member Society of Critical Care Medicine 

Fellowships

  • The University of Cincinnati, Surgical Critical Care, OH, USA    2003
  • University of Cincinnati, Fellow:Surgical Critical Care    2002
  • Trauma and Critical Care, University Hospital, Cincinnati (Ohio)    2002

Dr. Mark L Shapiro M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Mark Shapiro, MD

Dumc 2837 -
Durham, NC 27710
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New patients: 919-681-9361
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93 CAMPUS AVE I2 WING -
LEWISTON, ME 04240
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New patients: 207-777-8650
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