Lauren M. Shapiro, MD | San Francisco, CA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Lauren Shapiro treats arthralgia, wrist pain, and wrist fractures as an orthopedic surgeon. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and has practiced for 11 years. She sees patients in San Francisco and Redwood City, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shapiro 4.64 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.6

14 Ratings
11 years of experience
47 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Stanford University School of Medicine
14 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 office locations
Female

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Flexible scheduling

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Lauren M Shapiro's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

14 Ratings with 14 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Lauren Michelle Shapiro, commending her expertise, attentiveness, and ability to deliver precise diagnoses. They feel fortunate to be under her care and appreciate her friendly and extraordinary approach as both a physician and a surgeon. Some patients, however, express concerns about the lack of practical post-treatment information or dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes. Despite minor criticisms, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, reflecting a strong trust in her medical abilities and patient care.

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Dr. Shapiro is amazing! I know I'm getting the best possible care for my fingers with her.

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August 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Shapiro is an amazing physician! I will refer anyone I know needing a hand doctor to her.

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August 14th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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All very good and friendly

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August 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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All excellent

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July 30th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Shapiro is an amazing doctor. I'm very fortunate to have her as my surgeon.

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July 4th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Shapiro is the best doctor! I'm fortunate to have her as my surgeon.

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June 10th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I would have liked written or online practicalinformation about how to care for and function with my injury.

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April 3rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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After months of appointments and tests (and lots of co-pays) trying to figure out what was causing my pain she knew within minutes. It was such a relief!

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March 1st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Attentive and positive prognosis

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December 5th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Shapiro did a nerve surgery on my arthritic thumb which did not fix the problem. I still have terrible thumb pain . I will not recommend her for this surgery.

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July 31st, 2025

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Hand, Elbow & Upper Extremity Surgery Center

1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158

Tel: (415) 353-2808

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Redwood Shores Specialty Care Clinic

290 Redwood Shores PkwyRedwood City, CA 94065

Tel: (415) 476-7877

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Lauren M Shapiro, MD	Jason Marengo, MD	Michael Gardner, MD	Amy Ladd, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (14 Ratings)	4.6 (5 Ratings)	4.9 (7 Ratings)	3.9 (17 Ratings)
11 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Russian, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CA	Vacaville , CA	Redwood City , CA	Redwood City , CA
Med School: Stanford University School of Medicine	Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California	Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Orthopedic Surgery

Hand Surgery (orthopedics)

Lauren M Shapiro holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2015.

NPI Number

Lauren M Shapiro's NPI number is 1104210046.

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Is Lauren Shapiro accepting new patients?: Lauren Shapiro is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Lauren Shapiro's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Lauren Shapiro speak?: Lauren Shapiro speaks English.
Does Lauren Shapiro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Lauren Shapiro has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Lauren Shapiro accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Lauren Shapiro accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Lauren Shapiro's office located?: Lauren Shapiro's office is located at 1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA, 94158.

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