Chief of Urology, University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Director, Center for Continence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction at Chesapeake Urology Associates
Background
Dr. Shapiro is the Director of the Center for Continence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction of Chesapeake Urology and Chief of Urology at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence in men and women, pelvic prolapse, voiding dysfunction, and neurourology. He also performs the UroLift procedure for the treatment of BPH/enlarged prostate.
Dr. Shapiro is also a specialist in Axonics sacral neuromodulation therapy, an exciting new treatment for bladder and bowel dysfunction. Dr. Shapiro was named an Axonics Center of Excellence in 2020 as a result of his experience and dedication to exceptional outcomes for patients living with incontinence. Chesapeake Urology is the first Center of Excellence for Axonics sacral neuromodulation in the U.S. and Dr. Shapiro is among three Chesapeake Urology physicians designated as top Axonics implanters in the nation. Additionally, he was one of several physicians involved in the pivotal clinical trial that resulted in the approval of the Axonics device, one of the first in the U.S. with experience utilizing the device, and was the first in the state of Maryland to perform the implant surgery.
Dr. Shapiro has presented at numerous national and international conferences.
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Specialties
- Axonics Sacral Neuromodulation Therapy
- General Urology
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Neurourology
- Urinary Incontinence
- Voiding dysfunction
Education and Achievements
Education
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, BSE
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, M.D.
University of Texas Medical School at Houston Surgical Internship
University of Texas Medical School at Houston Urology Residency Program
University of Texas Medical School at Houston Urology
Fellowship in Female Urology, Neurology and Urinary Tract Reconstruction
Honors & Awards
Axonics Center of Excellence, 2020
Certifications
American Board of Urology
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Office Locations
The Continence Center/Owings Mills
21 Crossroads Drive, Suite 200, Owings Mills, MD 21117, United StatesWestminster
410 Malcolm Drive, Suite A, Westminster, MD 21157, United StatesContact Us
Appointments & Information
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