Dr. Miriam R. Shapiro MD
Family Practitioner
3500 Orchard Pl Bellingham WA, 98225About
Dr. Miriam Shapiro is a family practitioner practicing in Bellingham, WA. Dr. Shapiro specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shapiro possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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