Dr. Lauren Tracey Shapiro M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4940 Eastern Ave Aa Bldg, Rm 1661 Baltimore MD, 21224About
Dr. Lauren Shapiro is a physiatrist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Shapiro is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shapiro focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Shapiro can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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