Dr. Richard L. Shapiro, MD, is a distinguished surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of melanoma, soft tissue sarcomas, and complex skin cancers. He serves as Director of Surgical Oncology Operations and Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at NYU Langone Health and the Perlmutter Cancer Center. Dr. Shapiro earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed his general surgery residency at Temple University Hospital, and pursued fellowship training in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is board-certified in Surgery and is widely respected for his expertise in multidisciplinary cancer care and oncologic surgery.
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Background
Education
Medical school: New York University
Residency: Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr · Bellevue Hospital Center
Fellowships: Surgical Oncology, NYU Medical Center · Surgical Oncology, Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr · Surgical Oncology, Bellevue Hospital Center
Board certification: General Surgery
Awards
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Honoree, Perlmutter Cancer Center Gala, NYU Langone Medical Center