Dr. Mark L Shapiro M.D.
Surgeon
Dumc 2837 Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Mark Shapiro is a general surgeon practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Shapiro specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shapiro provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2005
Provider Details
Awards
- Hope & Caring Award, Duke University Medical Center 2008 Strength
- 2006 Award of Excellence, UMass Hospital
- Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati 2001 Joel Essig Excellence in Surgery Award
- Medical Student Government, Ross University 1995 President
- 2000 Outstanding Surgical Resident
- 2008 Strength, Hope, Caring
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST)
- Member North Carolina Medical Society
- Member International Society of Surgery ISS/SIC
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member SHOCK Society
- Member Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
- Member Society of Critical Care Medicine
Fellowships
- The University of Cincinnati, Surgical Critical Care, OH, USA 2003
- University of Cincinnati, Fellow:Surgical Critical Care 2002
- Trauma and Critical Care, University Hospital, Cincinnati (Ohio) 2002
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