
Dr. Joseph Shapiro MD
Allergist and Immunologist
11333 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 2nd floor Mission Hills CA, 91345About
Dr. Joseph Shapiro practices Allergy and Immunology care in Mission Hills, CA. Dr. Shapiro specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Shapiro provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
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