Carl M. Shapiro, DO, FAOCPMR
Board Certified in Pain Medicine, AOBPMR
Professional Experience:
Dr. Shapiro began his professional career in Cincinnati in March of 1997 as an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in the Department of PM&R at the University of Cincinnati (UC). There, he served as the Medical Director of the Complex Inpatient Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Injury Units at Drake Center for the University. In June of 1997, Dr. Shapiro became a consulting physiatrist at the Christ Hospital office for the Mayfield Spine Institute, providing outpatient support for pre- and post-surgical patients at Mayfield. In July of 1998, this became a full-time position. Between 1998 and 2000, Dr. Shapiro maintained a faculty position in the Department of PM&R at University of Cincinnati as an attending physician on loan to the Mayfield Spine Institute.
In March of 2000, he became a full-time consultant at the Mayfield Spine Institute and remained there until July 2007.
Throughout this period Dr. Shapiro served as a Medical Director to several local Physical Therapy practices, providing program evaluation and medical oversight. Dr. Shapiro also served as the Medical Director for the only CARF accredited multi-disciplinary pain program in Cincinnati, the Pain Solutions Network (PSN) until 2023. After leaving the University, Dr. Shapiro continued and still continues to teach as a community based clinical preceptor for medical students interested in PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Shapiro is active in his profession and has been a past President of the American Osteopathic College of PMR and the Cincinnati Academy of Osteopathy. He is a member of the Ohio Osteopathic Association and has served as a delegate to the Ohio Osteopathic Association House of Delegates multiple times, and represented his specialty college at the national level as a delegate to the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates.
He has chaired educational meetings for the AOCPMR, leading national educational conferences and has been an oral examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of PM&R.
Over his 25 years in Cincinnati, he has been an invited lecturer at multiple educational conferences throughout the United States. He has published in academic journals and has been recognized for his expertise regarding the Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and concerns regarding spinal manipulation.
Prior to beginning his tenure at the University of Cincinnati in 1997, Dr. Shapiro worked as an Internist/Physiatrist at Center Health Care/Center for the Disabled in Albany New York from 1995 through 1996. There he provided outpatient care to the residents if intermediary care facilities run by United Cerebral Palsy of Upstate New York where he began to refine his interest in the link between neuromusculoskeletal conditions and pain. In addition, he provided in-patient care at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany New York when these patients required hospitalization. During that time, he maintained a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of PM&R at Albany Medical College.
His practice now focuses on musculoskeletal issues, joint pain and spine problems, pain associated with neuromuscular disorders and headaches and neurotoxin administration such as, botulinum toxin, to control spasticity and pain. He recently joined the International Academy of Facial Aesthetics and can administer botulinum toxin for cosmetic care for appropriate patients, particularly when there is concomitant pain. He is an expert musculoskeletal ultrasonographer and continues to train with world renowned experts.
"He’s an absolute amazing doctor. He spends time with you and really knows what he’s doing to help you! I’m a long time patient of his and would recommend to anyone!"
Education:
Medical School:
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury New York. 1984-1988.
Honors Program Osteopathic Principles and Practice 1984-1985Rotating Osteopathic Internship:
Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 1988-1989Residency:
Combined Internal Medicine/PM&R
Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, New York 1989-1994Fellowship:
New York Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability Funded Fellow
Albany Medical Center Hospital, Department of Neurology, Albany, New York
1994-1995 for Electrodiagnosis, specializing in EMG/NCVAdditional Post-Graduate Education
The Physician Leadership Program at the University of Cincinnati
College of Allied Health Services at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
October 2009-March 2010Certifications and Current License
Diplomate: American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2003-present, certificate 70.
Board Certified in the Subspecialty of Pain Medicine, 2011-present, AOBPMR certificate number 303.Diplomate: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
1996-2026, number 5206.
Board Certified in Pain Medicine, ABPM&R, 2001-2021, certificate number 178.Diplomate: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994-2004, certificate number 147227.
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, July 1 1989, certificate number 16362.
Licensed Physician State of Ohio, number 6632 expires 1/1/2026
