Cardiologist
Cambridge, CB24 9EL
Dr Leonard Shapiro is a highly experienced Consultant Cardiologist currently seeing private patients at Papworth Hospital and Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. He earned his medical degree with honours from the University of Manchester in 1976, following a First Class Honours Degree in Medical Biochemistry at the same university in 1973. Dr Shapiro further pursued a Research Doctorate Degree (MD) in Heart Disease related to diabetes, successfully completing it in 1981.
His extensive postgraduate training took place in London at the Hammersmith Hospital, Brompton Hospital, and the National Heart Hospital. In 1988, he was appointed as a Consultant Cardiologist at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He later became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Dr Shapiro strives to provide thorough investigations followed by compassionate reassurance, allowing his patients to return to a normal life. He has specialist expertise in coronary disease, structural heart disease, and intervention. He also has clinical interests, including: heart valve disease, the hearts of athletes, screening footballers for heart disease and echocardiography.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Shapiro has served as the Medical Adviser to the Football Association for over two decades. He also initiated a Nationwide Screening Programme aimed at detecting life-threatening heart abnormalities in young footballers, striving to prevent sudden death. Dr Shapiro, in collaboration with the Medical Department of the Football Association and the Professional Football Association, has examined over 25,000 footballers in this ongoing project. He is also the Founding President of the British Society of Echocardiography.
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General Medical Council
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BSc - University of Manchester, UK in 1973
MBChB - University of Manchester, UK in 1976
MD - University of Manchester, UK in 1980
FRCP - Royal College of Physicians London, UK in 1983
FACC - American College of Cardiology, USA in 1994
MA - Cambridge University, UK in 2011
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21 reviews
5
I’ve been seeing Dr Shapiro for around 20yrs and he has always been first rate. His explanations and treatment plans are always straightforward and easy to understand.
5
Dr Shapiro's explanations were clear and precise.
5
Excellent experience. Reassuring, knowledgeable and pro-active. Very much in tune with my specific professional needs. A pleasure to talk to.
5
I am confident in Dr Shapiro’s judgement and treatment, and I feel this is the best I could have.
5
Fully satisfied
5
Friendly and efficient. Made me feel comfortable and at ease straight away.
5
Been going for ten years now and very happy with everything thank you.
5
Professional and friendly
5
Dr. Shapiro was very attentive to all the information I provided and clearly very knowledgeable as he could answer all my questions. He made me feel very confortable and provided guidance on path forward.
5
Dr Shapiro was really reassuring, explained what he as doing and the results of the tests.
What are Dr Leonard Shapiro's reviews like?
Dr Leonard Shapiro's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 21 reviews
What languages does Dr Leonard Shapiro speak?
Dr Leonard Shapiro speaks English
Where is Dr Leonard Shapiro located?
Dr Leonard Shapiro primarily practices at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, located at 30 New Road Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB24 9EL
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What are Dr Leonard Shapiro working hours?
Dr Leonard Shapiro is working Tuesday (10:45 - 18:00)
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