Craig A. Shapiro
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Craig Shapiro, MD, is an infectious diseases specialist in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His research and clinical interests involve applying quality improvement processes to develop better efficiency in antibiotic ordering and diagnostic testing for infections. Dr. Shapiro enjoys golfing, biking and traveling with his family.

His clinical expertise encompasses Bacterial Meningitis, Infantile Neutropenia, Malaria, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Dr. Shapiro is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College Of Medicine, 2006

Residency

Children's National Hospital, General Pediatrics & Primary Care - 2009

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Licenses

Pediatrics in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013
American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009

Fellowships

Emory University School of Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases - 2012

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
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Cigna
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Humana
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Medicaid
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Locations

Main Hospital-Medical Specialty Clinic
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
Telehealth Video Visit
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010

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.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig A. Shapiro is classified as an Experienced expert for Bacterial Meningitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Craig A. Shapiro specialize in?

While Dr. Craig A. Shapiro is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Bacterial Meningitis, Infantile Neutropenia, and Malaria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

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Yes. Dr. Craig A. Shapiro has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bacterial Meningitis. You can view a list of Dr. Craig A. Shapiro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Craig A. Shapiro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-3508 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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