Joseph R Shapiro, MD

Dr. Shapiro has been one of the most responsive doctors I’ve ever dealt with. Without getting into details, we are still in the process of figuring out the causes of my child’s allergies, and Dr. Shapiro has been wonderful.

So I called the office and the receptionist seemed inpatient and transferred me to another receptionist (without letting me know) … So then I hAd to explain my situation all over… Eventually I chose another physician because of how rude the people at the front desk are !

My daughter has been a patient of Dr. Shapiro for years and I cannot say more positive things about the office staff and him as a Doctor. His office staff is always accommodating and they are great about letting us come in on the same day. Dr. Shapiro’s bedside manner is amazing and he is always so kind with her and really does care about his patients! Really, the way it should be in a doctor patient relationship. The way he communicates with me when we are in person or be it email, I only wish other Doctors were like him. I would refer all friends and family to him.

He was so helpful and explained everything. He was great with my 4 year old daughter who was very nervous about the appointment. I emailed him a question about medication and he responded the same day. Oh and our appointment started on time. I highly recomend this doctor!

Wow, I can not believe what I was told by the front desk of Dr. Joseph Shapiro, located in Studio City and Westlake. I called and told her that I need my son to see the doctor. She tells me if its a short 20 minute appointment then we can see the doctor in a few days, but if during the appointment if we find out that its something serious and my son will need any type of tests we will need to come back sometime in MAY. What a wonderful care this doctor and his office provides. Continue doing what you are doing and you and your employees might need to look for a different industry to work in.

Don’t waste your time like I did. I called told them I was at the Studio City office by accident. I got the address for the West Hills office not once did they tell me I’m wasting my time driving all that way. When I got there the awful big woman at the desk said they could not do any testing for me because I was late. My appointment was at 4:20 I was there before 4:40. When I first called they told me they had all my information because I had been there with his former partner in fact the woman who answered the phone gave me a bunch of my old information. The woman at the desk at the West Hills office said they don’t have information and by the time I fill out the paperwork there won’t be time to see me. I know this doctor takes a very long time to see patients other reviews say that and I’ve seen it before literally hours. They could not be flexible enough with me for less than 20 minutes late. I begged the woman to take me and do my testing I won’t be able to get off work for weeks again she didn’t even check to see if it was possible. I hope this doctor knows how his staff treats patients. What a terrible way to do business!

Very friendly doctor. He was very patient and explained everything in detail. He was awesome working with my 1 year old. Sadly, I wish we didn’t have to see him, but I’m glad there is a doctor out there like Dr. Shapiro to be there for my son who suffers from food allergies and eczema. Would love it if we never have to return, but I’m sure we’ll be back!

Very friendly staff and Dr. Shapiro was patient, kind, and helpful. I felt I left there knowing more about how to deal with annoying runny nose and cough then visiting with my general doctor or ENT.

By far the BEST doctor I have ever be to in my 20 years of living. The wait is always very little and is he just so knowledgable. He walked me through everything and had a really deep discussion about all my issues and problems and worked with me a 100 percent. He always seems to truly care about everyone of his patients unlike other doctors. I’ve never had someone say that they would fight for me, and to hear that after so much disappointment is unbelievable to me. I wish he was also a general doctor because he’s better than any man or women that I’ve ever been to. GO SEE HIM AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND HOW AMAZING HE IS. Number 1 doctor in the area hands down.

One of the best doctors I have ever been to. Really knowledgable and nice, willing to answer any questions I had. Wish he could be my primary doctor!

Ok, yes, the wait I mentioned in my check in was kind of awful-​especially with a 2 years old… but when we finally saw the MD we loved him!!! He was patient, thoroughly explained what was going on with my son, was actively interested in getting my son off his asthma meds over time, and offered great suggestions for how to work with the things that set off his allergies and asthma. And, he’s very accessible.
Why the 4 stars? Well, first, the wait; but secondly, the nurses used my son as a training tool. When they came in to remove the allergens they placed on him for the test, one nurse was teaching another how to do it.
On an aggravated, itchy, 2-​year-​old. Not the best idea for a training subject. Nor, did they tell me what they were doing AND, I really didn’t appreciate the more senior one telling the newer one how she was doing it wrong. (Before I could ask her to please stop they were done-​it was quick but if you’re going to train someone on a human-​warning them first would be polite).
But dr. Shapiro himself-​5 stars and beyond and wonderful with kids!

We loved Dr. Shapiro. We took our four month old to him after repeated skin flare ups. He was willing to give the skin test a shot when most allergists apparently don’t…and come to find out our so had some definite reactions which was such valuable info to have. His caring nature was evident, he also spent plenty of time answering questions. First drs appt in so long that I never felt rushed.

Dr Shapiro is the best! We have been taking our son to him for a few years now and I could not recommend him more. He cares, he listens and he is a great doctor. He exceeds our expectations of what a great ped. allergist should be, and I only wish that we found more docs like him for our two kids.

Most pleasant experience I’ve ever had a doctor’s office of any kind. The whole staff is welcoming and sweet. Dr. Shapiro doesn’t make you feel rushed at all. He answers all your questions. I’ve been doing my allergy shots now with him since Sept. Highly recommend. They don’t validate parking in the lot downstairs… but just park in the residential area across the street. It’s free 2 hr parking.

My husband had kind of an allergic emergency this morning. I called Dr. Shapiro’s office right away and they were able to get him in within 3 hours. This was our first time seeing Dr. Shapiro after several months of «random» allergic reactions and inconclusive testing by our Physician. Dr. Shapiro really helped my Husband understand what was going on and recommend the best solution to solve the problem, which turned out not to be an allergic reaction at all. We will definitely be going back to him if there are any allergy problems in the future!

Dr. Shapiro is super-​helpful and knowledgeable. Helped with a horrible lip allergy that I was really suffering from. He also wrote me a note to furniture manufacturers, so that they would not spray mattresses I wanted with chemical flame retardants. Dr. Shapiro’s the best!!!

each of my visits have always been efficient and painless. i’m never waiting long and dr shapiro is professional and very informative. his staff is pleasant and helpful. freeway close, and plenty of parking. office is very clean and presentable. receptionist is friendly and follows up. great office!

I’m sitting in his office now and I have to say the front desk is awesome and Dr. Shapiro is flawless !!! Go see him

Dr Shapiro is very compassionate, knowledgeable. We were seen in his office right awsy. Almost no waiting. He took his time with us. didn’t rush. and explained enerything. We have never felt more taken care of than with Dr Shapiro.

Clean, quick and efficient. I’ve been looking for a while for an Allergy doc n the Valley and I’ve finally found one. Very nice, professional staff. I will come back here for sure… wait…I have to… I’m getting weekly allergy shots.