About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional vascular care, utilizing advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve the health and well-being of our patients. We are dedicated to delivering personalized and comprehensive solutions and staying on the forefront of advancements in vascular surgery. With a patient-centric approach and a commitment to excellence, we strive to achieve optimal outcomes and enhance the quality of life for every individual we serve.
Our Vision
Our vision at Bridge Vascular is to be the leading provider of vascular care. We strive to set the standard of excellence in vascular surgery, endovascular interventions, and vascular diagnostics. By leveraging the latest technologies and staying on the forefront of medical advancements, we aim to transform the lives of our patients by optimizing their vascular health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
Our Values
- Respect
- Kindness
- Responsibility
- Honesty
- Professionalism
- Community
Meet the doctor
Dr. Michael Shapiro
Michael Shapiro, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon whose clinical expertise is in endovascular and surgical therapies for treating and managing peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage. Dr. Shapiro earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his internship in General Surgery at Yale University. He distinguished himself academically by getting published in several peer-reviewed journals at the Lenox Hill Heart and Vascular Institute and trained at Cornell, Georgetown, and Yale University. Previously, Dr. Shapiro was named interim chief of vascular surgery at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is currently the medical director for Brooklyn Endovascular and is a faculty member at Weill Cornell Medical College, where he teaches surgery to medical students and residents.
Dr. Michael Shapiro is a specialist in vascular diagnosis and treatment. His expertise is in advanced, minimally invasive vascular and endovascular procedures. With consistent training and modern technology, Dr. Shapiro is not only able to provide patients with safe and effective care, but he believes in delivering a thorough and personalized treatment for each patient. Dr. Shapiro has an extraordinary track record of saving thousands of patients’ limbs after they were told they had no other options. Leveraging his years of experience and training, Dr. Shapiro is determined in helping each patient feel their best!
Why Bridge Vascular?
At Bridge Vascular, we pride ourselves on being a leading destination for comprehensive vascular care. What sets us apart from other offices is our unwavering commitment to exceptional patient outcomes, cutting-edge technology, and a patient-centric approach. Bridge Vascular is a private medical practice that provides state-of-the-art equipment to reduce the appearance of varicose and spider veins in the greater New York City area. Dr. Shapiro specializes in radiofrequency ablations, phlebectomies, cosmetic sclerotherapy, angiograms, revascularizations, thrombosis treatments, gangrene prevention, cellulitis treatment, and much more. Dr. Shapiro works very closely with nephrology to create dialysis access; endocrinology to ensure wound treatment of diabetes; podiatry to monitor any poor circulation; and many more specialties.