David H. Shafron
Advanced in Syringomyelia

Dr. David H. Shafron

Neurosurgery | Neurology
CommonSpirit Health
PCH Neurosurgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Syringomyelia
CommonSpirit Health
PCH Neurosurgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

David Shafron is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shafron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, and Syringobulbia. Dr. Shafron is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Case Western Reserve University
Residency
University of Florida
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Neurology
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in AZ
Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

PCH Neurosurgery
1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Call: 602-933-0975

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

In Situ Occlusion of a Galenic Arteriovenous Malformation in a Young Child: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
In Situ Occlusion of a Galenic Arteriovenous Malformation in a Young Child: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Journal: Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
Published: October 27, 2022
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