Summary

Dr. Lidia Schapira is an oncology specialist who has been providing cancer care for over four decades. They earned their medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed their residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Schapira has developed extensive expertise in treating various forms of cancer.

Dr. Schapira practices in Palo Alto, California, where they focus primarily on breast cancer care. They treat patients with breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease, as well as rare conditions like Paget disease of the breast. Their clinical expertise includes breast cancer screening and advanced diagnostic procedures such as scintimammography and mammogram interpretation. Patients have given Dr. Schapira an average rating of 4.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 44 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Lidia Schapira

900 Blake Wilbur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

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Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitaet Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lidia Schapira

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Lidia Schapira has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lidia Schapira has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Lidia Schapira 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 1982.

NPI Number

Lidia Schapira's NPI number is 1669463709.

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Does Lidia Schapira accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Lidia Schapira's office located?
Lidia Schapira's office is located at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
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