Dr. Simon Shapiro, DO, joined Island Sports & Spine as a new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, also known as a physiatrist. Shapiro comes with extensive interventional pain management experience earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Toura College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY, as well as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA.

Most recently, Shapiro was Deputy Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Director of Pain Medicine at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, NV. He also spent the last two years as a ringside physician for the New York State Athletic Commission.

Island Health Chief Executive Officer Elise Cutter is excited about the deep range of care Shapiro will add to the clinic and Island Health’s orthopedic services.

“Dr. Shapiro’s focus on minimally invasive procedures further strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive, patient centered orthopedic care to our community,” she said.

Shapiro’s clinical interests and expertise include interventional spine/pain medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, combat sports medicine and interactive medicine. He enjoys helping patients better understand their condition and providing safe treatment options to maximize their function.

“My goal is to offer world class care right here in our local community,” he said.

In addition to dedication to his patients, Shapiro brings a host of personal fun facts: he has circumnavigated the Annapurna Himalayan range in Nepal; he was a National Ultimate Frisbee Championship Semifinalist; and he studied classical percussion and jazz performance at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. He and his family enjoy travel, music, film and art.

To schedule an appointment, contact Island Sports & Spine at 360.299.4929.