Mr. Robert Charles Shapero L. AC.
Acupuncturist
5654 Shields Dr Bethesda MD, 20817About
Robert Shapero is an acupuncturist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Shapero evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Shapero treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
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