Summary

Dr. Gary Shapiro is an orthopedic surgeon with three decades of experience treating spine and musculoskeletal conditions. He completed his medical education at Health Science Center at Syracuse before pursuing specialized training with an internship at The New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical Center and a residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Shapiro further refined his expertise through a fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in 2002. He speaks Polish and Spanish to better serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Shapiro practices at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute with locations in Glenview, Des Plaines, and Wilmette, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Glenbrook Hospital. His clinical focus centers on degenerative spine conditions and disc herniation treatments. He performs microdecompression procedures to relieve pressure on spinal nerves and conducts independent medical evaluations. Patients have given Dr. Shapiro an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Polish, Spanish
  • HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
  • 15 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Gary Shapiro has 3 locations

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

2401 Ravine WayGlenview, IL 60025
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

900 Rand Rd Ste 200Des Plaines, IL 60016
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

521 Green Bay Rd # 2Wilmette, IL 60091
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Gary Shapiro, MDDr. Daniel David Bohl, MDDr. Keith E. Schroeder, MDDr. Mark Schinsky, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
4.8 
4.8 
30 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Glenview , ILChicago , ILBartlett , ILDes Plaines , IL
Med School: HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gary Shapiro

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Amita Health
  • Amita Health - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independent Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Gary Shapiro has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Gary Shapiro has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Back Injuries
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • General Orthopedics
  • Head and Neck Disorder
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Infection
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Gary Shapiro holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY in 2002.

Residency

Completed their residency at HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY in 2001.

Internship

Completed their internship at THE NEW YORK HOSPITAL/CORNELL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1996.

NPI Number

Gary Shapiro's NPI number is 1881649689.

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What languages does Gary Shapiro speak?
Gary Shapiro speaks Polish and Spanish.
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