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Dr. Stephen Shapiro, MD

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30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stephen Shapiro, MD

Dr. Stephen Shapiro, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Crosse, WI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / EAU CLAIRE and is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Dr. Shapiro works at Practice in La Crosse, WI with other offices in Winona, MN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shapiro's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gundersen Pharmacy
    1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 782-7300
  2. 2
    Gundersen Air
    1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 775-2331
  3. 3
    Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
    1122 W Highway 61, Winona, MN 55987 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (507) 615-0600

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  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginectomy
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114921087
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / EAU CLAIRE
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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