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Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD
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Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ.
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Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD

General Surgery* Age 72
Newark, NJ
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ.

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Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of Rochester. They currently practice at Rutgers Health General Surgery and are affiliated with University Hospital. At present, Dr. Shapiro received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shapiro is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Umbilical Hernia
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Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diverticulitis
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Incisional Hernia
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Inguinal Hernia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroid Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Rutgers Health General Surgery
    90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
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Apr 06, 2019
Excellent care. Thoughtful, explained everything clearly.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1978
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shapiro's profile.

Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Shapiro, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ