David Scott Shapiro, MD FACS

Dr. Shapiro specializes in acute care general surgery, trauma surgery, surgical critical care and general surgery. Dr. Shapiro has other interests in medicine and surgery, including: healthcare for underserved populations, injuries associated with rodeo/equestrian events, outdoor-sport related injuries, and international health. In addition, he has a special interest in complimentary and alternative medicine techniques used in critical care settings, and is board certified in Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine, having a special interest in end of life care. Dr. Shapiro has traveled to the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Belize, Ecuador and Guatemala to help provide trauma and surgery-related services to populations in need. Among Dr. Shapiro's most treasured interest is in the world of patient safety, leadership and the enhancement of patient focused quality care.

Critical Care

Endocrine (Gland)

• hyperparathyroidism
• parathyroid surgery
• thyroid nodules/cancer
• thyroid surgery

Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure

• abdominal pain
• adhesion removal
• appendectomy
• feeding tubes
• fundoplication
• gastric cancer
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• peptic ulcer disease
• peritonitis
• splenectomy

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• bile duct surgery
• biliary tract disease
• cholecystectomy
• gallstone disease
• hepatobiliary surgery
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver surgery
• liver/hepatic disease
• pancreatitis

Hernia Procedures

• abdominal hernia
• component separation
• epigastric hernia
• femoral hernia
• inguinal hernia
• laparoscopic hernia repair
• umbilical hernia
• ventral hernia

Minimal Access Surgery

Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures

• cellulitis
• component separation
• decubitus ulcer
• epidermal cyst
• nevi
• skin and soft tissue infections
• skin biopsy
• skin grafting
• tissue flaps
• wound infections

Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer

• anal abscess
• colectomy
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonoscopy
• colostomy
• diverticular disease
• gastrointestinal cancer
• laparoscopic colon surgery

Diagnostic Imaging/procedures

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• video assisted thoracic surgery

Venous Disorders/Procedures

• chronic venous insufficiency
• venous insufficiency

Trauma/Injury Procedures

• abdominal injuries
• abdominal wall reconstruction
• amputation
• amputee rehabilitation
• bladder injury
• blunt trauma
• bronchoscopy
• burns
• cardiac injury
• chest injuries
• cricothyroidotomy
• extremity injury
• intestine injuries
• kidney injury
• liver injury
• liver resection
• lung resections
• neck injuries
• skin grafting
• stomach injuries
• tracheotomy
• vascular injuries
• wound debridement

Saint Francis Hosp and Med Ctr (Hartford)

Attending

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Assistant Professor

09/2008—Present

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

Associate Professor

01/2017—Present

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Farmington, CT

Associate Professor

01/2018—Present