Michael L Shapiro M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
10012 Kennerly Rd Suite 202 Saint Louis MO, 63128About
Dr. Michael Shapiro is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Shapiro performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1999
New York University School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
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