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Dr. Nella Shapiro

Breast Surgery

Dr. Shapiro serves as the Director of Breast Surgery at the Eastchester Center for Breast Care, a division of New York Cancer & Blood Specialists. She was an assistant clinical professor in the combined departments of surgery at the Jack D. Weiler Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the associate director of surgery at the Jack D. Weiler Hospital. Dr. Shapiro is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She interned and did her residency at Montefiore Hospital Medical Center, where she was the first woman to complete the general surgery residency. She also introduced the technique of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the Jack D. Weiler Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Credentials:  MD , FACS
Education & Training
   Residency:    Montefiore Medical Center
    Medical School:    Albert Einstein College of Medicine


Montefiore Medical Center

Patient Reviews

  • "She is patient. She’s understanding she is a cut above the rest."
      from camille 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-26)
  • "Always excellent Service and care!"
      from Elaine 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-23)
  • "Dr. Shapiro and her staff were all friendly and reassuring. I would definitely recommend her."
      from Tiffany 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-11)
  • "Thank you, Dr. Shapiro!"
      from Tanya 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-10)
  • "Dr. Shapiro is awesome. She is caring, compassionate and takes the time to listen and provide feedback that is understandable. I have always had positive experiences when I had my appointment."
      from Phiona 4.0 Stars - (2025-04-09)
  • "Dr. Shapiro & all her staff are very professional, friendly & caring - you never feel like you’re just a number, they make you feel comfortable & at ease which is important when you’re dealing with a cancer diagnosis & all of the after effects of that. I would highly recommend 2330 Eastchester Road in the Bronx as your go-to care center."
      from Maggie 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-05)
  • "Everyone was so polite and I felt like I was part of a family, Dr Shapiro was very warm and honest I’m so glad I found this office"
      from Jamie 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-04)
  • "Dr. Shapiro is always the professional, caring doctor who's taken care of me for more than seven years. She has a wonderful personality and style about her. She's superb and absolutely an attentive doctor."
      from Leslie 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-01)
  • "Dr. Shapiro is the best. She is always thorough and reassuring. She listens to what I have to say and never makes me feel rushed. I am so thankful she is my doctor."
      from Krista 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-05)
  • "Dr Shapiro has cared for my family for many years. She is everything you want and a physician… Bright, compassionate and kind. I would highly recommend her."
      from Joanne 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-27)