Neurology
Robert Shapiro, M.D., PH.D.
Professor of Neurological Sciences; Director, Division of Headache Medicine
Robert Shapiro, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Neurological Sciences at the Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, where he directs the Division of Headache Medicine and the UCNS Headache Fellowship program. He specializes in headache disorders, including migraine and related conditions, serving adult patients with primary headache syndromes and treatment-refractory cases. As a practicing neurologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT, Dr. Shapiro employs evide
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
- Headache Medicine (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties)
Education & Training
- Columbia University — M.D., 1987
- University of Pennsylvania — Ph.D., Anatomy
- University of Oxford — M.A., Philosophy/Psychology
- University of Pennsylvania — B.A., Biology, cum laude, 1978
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Division of Headache Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice