Dr. Michael Shapiro MD
Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
651 Academy St New York NY, 10034About
Dr. Michael Shapiro is a dermatologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Shapiro specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Shapiro diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
New York Medical College 1995
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Moles
- Warts
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Birthmark
- Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Seborrheic Keratosis
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