Ellen Shapiro, MD

My role as a pediatric urologist at NYU Langone is driven by a commitment to delivering patient-focused care. I believe in the importance of fostering trust and confidence with both parents and their children, ensuring that each patient receives empathetic and comprehensive treatment. While I enjoyed all aspects of urology, I was drawn to pediatric urology because of the life-changing impact of performing complex reconstructive surgeries for infants to adolescents.

My extensive training and experience enable me to provide advanced treatments that prioritize patient comfort and swift recovery. I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of medical advancements to offer the best possible care to my patients. In this light, I have devoted my research endeavours to furthering our understanding of normal and abnormal genitourinary development.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of treating thousands of children and have been actively involved in the education and mentorship of nearly 100 urology residents, many of whom have gone on to become prominent figures in the field. It is incredibly fulfilling to see the long-term positive outcomes of my work and to maintain connections with many of my former patients and their families.

My journey in medicine began with a surgical internship and resident year at the Johns Hopkins Hospital followed by a two-year clinical fellowship in the Surgery Branch of the National Cancer Institute. I then began the urology residency at Johns Hopkins, where I was the first woman to complete the residency program. I completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and began my career as an academic pediatric urologist. I joined the faculty at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 1993 as professor and chief of pediatric urology. Inspired by my significant impact on young patients’ lives, I dedicated myself to pediatric urology and continue to strive for excellence in patient care and medical education.