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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

  • "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)
  • "I had a follow up for my mammogram with Dr S and was happy with the visit and will take her advice to seek therapy for strengthening my knees since I don’t want knee replacement"
      from martha 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-26)
  • "Dr. Nella Shairo is a true professional. More than that, she is very concerned ,caring & passionate about each of her patients. Her staff is amazing. I have been blessed by having Dr. Shapiro & her staff in my life. I would & have recommended Dr. Nella Shapiro for anyone that needed a good doctor."
      from rose 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-19)
  • "My mom has started her journey with Dr. Shapiro. So far it she has made my mom feel comfortable, has answered all questions and explained the process."
      from Alexandra 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-18)
  • "Today’s visit was very professional and caring. Dr. Shapiro and all the girls in the office made my visit very very nice Thank you. Ioana Florea."
      from Ioana 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-29)
  • "Great experience with Dr. Shapiro. Very friendly and professional person. She know what she is doing and looks for the best solutions for your problems."
      from Yeimi 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-28)
  • "I have been seeing Dr Shapiro since about 2020 when they first found my cancer. She did my surgery and made me feel that I was in good hands. She is direct but caring. She is professional but great bedside manner and very happy person. I absolutely have every confidence in her and her office is very professional and polite. I can’t ask for anything better."
      from patricia 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-24)
  • "(Translated by Google) The doctor is super good, she treats me very well, she encourages me a lot. (Original) La doctora es súper buena me trato muy bien me animo mucho"
      from Mirleydis 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-17)
  • "I love Dr Shapiro. Absolutely the best in terms of her breath of knowledge, and bed side manners. She will answer all your questions and provide top tier treatment. Highly recommend her."
      from Graciela 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-17)