Dr. Stanley Shapiro, M.D.

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Stanley Shapiro, who serves patients in Great Neck, New York. 

Board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Shapiro, is serving Great Neck and the surrounding community. He is currently practicing through his private practice. 

In 1962, Dr. Shapiro received his Medical Degree from SUNY Health Science Center. He went on to complete an internship and residency in psychiatry at Kings County Hospital Center. 

Dr. Shapiro is board certified in psychiatry and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shapiro specializes, diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. He may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psycho social interventions and more, depending on each individual case.  

With over 55 years of experience in the field, Dr. Shapiro has treated thousands of patients. 

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