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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Steven Shapiro identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Hand SurgeryHand Surgery
A specialist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist..

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Shapiro is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Northwest Medical Center
6200 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ

License

Dr. Steven Shapiro has been confirmed to have a license in Arizona.

Education

Dr. Shapiro attended medical school at University of Arizona College of Medicine and graduated in 1990 having 22 years experience. Additional Hand Surgery training was conducted at Maricopa Medical Center.

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• Steven A Shapiro
• S Shapiro

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