Gary Shapiro
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Office
(847) 724-4392
Fax (847) 998-6365 521 Green Bay Road Second Floor Wilmette, IL 60091
About
In many cases, Dr. Shapiro is able to treat patients with non-surgical methods. When surgery is needed, he often is able to perform minimally invasive procedures, which decrease patient discomfort and speed recovery times.
The combination of his interest in science and his desire to help people led Dr. Shapiro to become a doctor. His care is marked by his empathy for patients and true commitment to their best interests.
His dedication to excellence is reflected in Dr. Shapiro’s work as the chairman of the professional staff risk management committee and Spine Division quality committee representative at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Dr. Shapiro is a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine.
He is conducting research studying factors that could shorten the length of a patient’s hospital stay following surgery and is participating in a multi-center study assessing the effectiveness of a technique in lumbar spinal fusion. Dr. Shapiro also has been involved in the development of new medical products, and holds a patent for a cage used for spinal reconstruction.
Gary Shapiro
Dr. Gary Shapiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating spine problems in adults and children. He has particular interest in sports related spinal injuries and has treated professional athletes from around the world, including serving for three years as the official spine surgeon for the Chicago Bears.In many cases, Dr. Shapiro is able to treat patients with non-surgical methods. When surgery is needed, he often is able to perform minimally invasive procedures, which decrease patient discomfort and speed recovery times.
The combination of his interest in science and his desire to help people led Dr. Shapiro to become a doctor. His care is marked by his empathy for patients and true commitment to their best interests.
His dedication to excellence is reflected in Dr. Shapiro’s work as the chairman of the professional staff risk management committee and Spine Division quality committee representative at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Dr. Shapiro is a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine.
He is conducting research studying factors that could shorten the length of a patient’s hospital stay following surgery and is participating in a multi-center study assessing the effectiveness of a technique in lumbar spinal fusion. Dr. Shapiro also has been involved in the development of new medical products, and holds a patent for a cage used for spinal reconstruction.
Primary Specialty
Doctor
Practice
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Education
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
Training
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, THE NEW YORK HOSPITAL/CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Accepting New Patients
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Evanston Hospital - NorthShore University Health System, Glenbrook Hospital - NorthShore University Health System, North Shore Surgical Suites, Presence Saint Francis Hospital, Skokie Hospital - NorthShore University Health System
Office Name
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Business Hours
Monday:9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services
Degenerative Spine Conditions, Disc Herniation and Microdecompression, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Spine Abnormalities & Deformities in Adults and Children, Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Additional Services
Surgeon
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