Overview
Dr. Shaina Lipa is a spine surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital who specializes in the treatment of adult spinal disorders. Her training enables her to care for patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine issues that arise from all causes - degenerative, deformity, traumatic and neoplastic. Her primary goal is to provide excellent, evidence-based patient care to all patients. She completed her spine fellowship at New York University (NYU) where she learned to treat complex spine disorders through minimally invasive surgery, navigation/robotics, and more traditional open techniques. Prior to this, she received her BS degree in Physiology and Neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego, her MD with distinction from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, her MPH from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and completed her orthopaedic residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program. Dr. Lipa is actively engaged in research efforts and is a member of numerous academic societies. Her research interests include the impact of healthcare reform on orthopaedic quality of care. Dr. Lipa welcomes new patients. She sees patients at the Hale Building for Transformative Medicine, as well as our offices at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. She operates at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital.
Dr. Lipa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, South Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
60 Fenwood Road, 2nd Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
1285 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor, Brookline, MA 02446
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shaina A. Lipa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaina A. Lipa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaina A. Lipa by calling their office at 857-858-6298. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shaina A. Lipa a top-rated expert for Fractured Spine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaina A. Lipa is classified as an Advanced expert for Fractured Spine, 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. Shaina A. Lipa specialize in?
While Dr. Shaina A. Lipa is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Shaina A. Lipa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shaina A. Lipa has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fractured Spine. You can view a list of Dr. Shaina A. Lipa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shaina A. Lipa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaina A. Lipa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-858-6298 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Fractured SpineDr. Lipa isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
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- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Lipa isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Lipa isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Lipa isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Lipa isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Lipa isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.