Dr. Barbara Shapiro, MD
At a glance
Graduated in 1985
Graduated from University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine · See credentials
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Specialty
Psychiatrist
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders.
Also listed as
- Psychosomatic Medicine SpecialistPsychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients.
- Child and Adolescent PsychiatristChild & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Treatments & procedures
- Lysosomal Disorders
- Metabolic and Muscular Dystrophy
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathies
- Tay-Sachs Disease
- EMG and Nerve conduction studies
- Late onset Tay-Sachs disease
- Metabolic & Muscular Dystrophy
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Boston UniversityUndergraduate · Completed 1971
- University Of Miami Miller School Of MedicineMedical school · Completed 1985
- New England Deaconess HospitalInternship · Internal Medicine · Completed 1986
- Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals ProgramResidency · Neurology · Completed 1989
- Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship · Clinical Neurophysiology · Completed 1990
- Harvard UniversityEducation · Completed 1983
- Johns Hopkins UniversityEducation · Completed 1974
Board certifications
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyCertification
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic MedicineCertification
About
Dr. Barbara Shapiro is a physician in Philadelphia with training in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Her profile highlights specialization in neuromuscular disorders, especially lysosomal storage disorders, along with electrodiagnostic testing such as EMG and nerve conduction studies. She completed medical training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, neurology residency in the Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals Program, and a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She speaks English, French, and German.
- Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
- NPI
- 1457500449
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084P0800X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Barbara Shapiro specialize in?
Her profile highlights neuromuscular disorders, especially lysosomal storage disorders, and electrodiagnostic testing.
What procedures or tests are listed for Dr. Shapiro?
Her profile lists EMG and nerve conduction studies.
Where does Dr. Shapiro practice?
She practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 1826 Delancey St.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Shapiro?
She completed residency in neurology at Harvard Medical School Affiliated Hospitals Program and fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.