Dr. Richard Shapiro

Dr. Shapiro is simply the best! I’ve dealt with skin cancer and doctors for many years and he is the guy you want when it matters. He is calm, confident and capable. He will give it to you straight, clearly laying out your options and his recommended course of action. Similarly, his assisting Drs, nurses and staff are first rate.

I was referred to Dr Shapiro by my dermatologist when I was told I had melanoma several years ago and I was down at Dr. Shapiro’s office within 2 days for a consultation. He fit me into his schedule for surgery the next day which was a Friday night.. I was going to be his last patient and we didn’t get done til almost 11pm at night..he stayed with me to make sure I was ok and comfortable enough to go home..I thank him being such a great surgeon.. my scar is very minimal and my recovery was great... alot better than other surgeries I’ve had with other doctors.. I would highly recommend him to anyone.. if my melanoma returns I’m definitely going back to him .

Dr. Shapiro is a top surgeon with exceptional skill and a wonderful/caring personality. I was lucky enough to find Dr. Shapiro from a friend who highly recommended him. In Oct 2020, Dr. Shapiro performed a double mastectomy due to the brca-2 gene mutation. I could not ask for a better surgeon. Dr. Shapiro answered all of my questions and made me incredibly comfortable. The surgery went great! I can honestly that Dr. Shapiro saved my life and I am forever gratefuI. I cannot recommend him more highly. Thank you Dr. Shapiro! – M. Lombard

Dr. Shapiro helped me through two melanoma operations, and in the second case my condition was quite severe. He was clear, kind, and positive. He's communicative and available. During my recovery he proved himself available day or night (provided he wasn't in surgery). The scars left behind are minimal. I think he's a fantastic surgeon and a very good man indeed. I would and have recommended him to friends. He is a big part of why I'm alive today.

I had a large tumor in my leg. I went around to all the top doctors and hospitals in NYC. Had 4 MRI’s. After careful evaluation of my choices, I picked Dr. Shapiro. My instincts are fine tuned and I do my research OCD level. His background is extremely strong. He trained other good surgeons. But the teacher is still the master in his case. He did my surgery fast. And did it in a better technique and way the others could not do or achieve. He has a sharp wit and humor. Don’t be thrown off by his strong presence. It is required to perform and excel at a top level for what he does. He is all business and his business is living and breathing surgery. Knows all the in and outs. Something that is needed to make calculated correct decisions before and during a surgery. And my incision was only a fraction of what others would have done. And he stitched me better than me plastic surgeon did on another matter. He also had a great surgery room staff. He controls it beginning to end. After my 2 years of stress...Dr. Shapiro took that away. He’s a genius and I am lucky I found him. If he wants to see you...I wouldn’t hesitate. It is probably unfortunate that this is the only good review I have written about a doctor. I had doctors in the past I couldn’t recommend for tragic reason. But it is what it is. All my reviews are truthful and accurate to help others. As I feel obligated, for we all need honest and real reviews before we make a decision. Thank you Dr. Shapiro for helping me. Sincerely Matthew G.