
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.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
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Rana Hamdy, MD, MSCE, MPH, completed a pediatric residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Hamdy's clinical expertise and interests focus on the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant infections and of antibiotic use in children. She serves as the Director of the Children's National Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, whose goal is to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in order to improve clinical outcomes while limiting the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Read about Dr. Hamdy's efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in Reducing Vancomycin Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Hamdy is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Hamdy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hamdy is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.
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Roberta Debiasi is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Debiasi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Zika Virus Disease, Kawasaki Disease, and Lyme Disease. Dr. Debiasi is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.
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Miriam Laufer is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Laufer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Woods Black Norbury Syndrome, Sepsis, and HIV/AIDS.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig A. Shapiro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Shapiro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Shapiro by calling their office at 202-476-3508. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig A. Shapiro a top-rated expert for Bacterial Meningitis?
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.
Does Dr. Craig A. Shapiro participate in research or clinical trials?
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.
Does Dr. Craig A. Shapiro accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Lyme DiseaseDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Lyme Disease.
- MalariaDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Malaria.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- ToxocariasisDr. Shapiro isExperienced. Learn about Toxocariasis.


