
Nina L. Shapiro, MD
Otolaryngology
Primary Location
Head & Neck Surgery
200 Medical Plaza
Suite 550
Los Angeles, California 90095
Suite 550
Los Angeles, California 90095
Phone
Fax
310-825-2810
About
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Society for University Otolaryngologists
- American Rhinological Society
- American Broncho-Esophagological Association
- Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children
- American College of Surgeons
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Academic Appointment
- Professor, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Medical Staff Appointment
- Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center Staff
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, 1997
Fellowships
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, 1997
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, 1996
Residency
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1996
Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr-East Campus, 1992
Degree
Harvard Medical School, MD, 1991
Recognition
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018
- Young Investigators Award 1998 AAP See More
Locations

Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Videos
Winter Illnesses in Children: Prevention and Treatment
How do I know if a 'cold' is more than a cold? | Colds in Children
What do I do if my child snores loudly? | Sleep Apnea in Children
What is the best way to treat a nosebleed with my child? | Nose Bleeds
What are the common things that kids choke on? | Choking Hazards
What are ear tubes? And how do they work? | Ear Tubes
Does he need his tonsils out? | Sore Throats in Children
How do I know if my child has sleep apnea? | Sleep Apnea in Children
Research
Interests
- Post-transplant Lymphoma
- Quality of Life in Pediatric Otolaryngology Disorders
- Pediatric Food Choking Guidelines
Publications
In the News
Kiddie pools can pose drowning dangers
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro: Can Nasal Balloons Prevent Ear Infections?
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro discusses what causes children to snore
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro demonstrates the latest in tonsillectomy techniques
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro performs an Ear Tube Surgery
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro demonstrates how the Ear Tube Procedure works
The Doctors TV - Dr. Nina Shapiro discusses Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Dr. Nina Shapiro - Coblation Tonsillectomy Procedure
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Awards
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018
- Young Investigators Award 1998 AAP
- Clinical Research Award, ASPO 1999
- Basic Science Research Award, ASPO 2007
- Faculty Teaching Award, UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery 2001