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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Lorie Shapiro identified specializing in Diabetes Specialist, Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and EndocrinologyEndocrinology
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Endocrinology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Lorie Shapiro accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 909 Dairy Ashford St:

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Shapiro is affiliated with 1 hospital:

West Houston Medical Center
12141 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX

License

Dr. Lorie Shapiro has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Shapiro attended medical school at University of Texas Medical School at Houston and graduated in 1983 having 29 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Lorie Shapiro MD as:

• Lorie M Shapiro
• L Shapiro

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