Dr. Shapiro knew he wanted to become a brain surgeon in high school. He has been in practice over three decades and believes in always providing world-class excellence to his patients. Dr. Shapiro has trained many neurosurgeons over the years, which he enjoys immensely. He is married with three children and five grandchildren. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with this family, playing golf and snow skiing.

Dr. Shapiro earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurosurgery and an internship in surgery also at the IU School of Medicine. He is board certified in neurological surgery and has been a member of the faculty at the IU Department of Neurosurgery as program director since 1987.