Summary

Dr. Helene Shapero is an internal medicine and family medicine physician who has dedicated nearly five decades to patient care. She earned her medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences and brings 47 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Dr. Shapero practices at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. She specializes in caring for patients with frailty and sleep problems in older adults. Her expertise also includes managing chronic kidney disease. Dr. Shapero incorporates physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy into patient treatment plans. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Detroit , MIHighland Park , MIPontiac , MIDetroit , MI
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND Med School: People',s Medical College Med School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helene Shapero

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal Employees Program
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helene Shapero has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helene Shapero has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Family Medicine
  • Flu (Human Influenza)
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND and University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Shapero's NPI number is 1376566448.

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Dr. Helene Shapero's office is located at 4646 John R St, Detroit, MI, 48201.
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