About David H. Shafron, MD

Dr. David Shafron is a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than 20 years of experience in nearly all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery - including congenital disorders, tethered spinal cord, Chiari malformation, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, head injuries and craniosynostosis. Dr. Shafron has special interest in the neurosurgical treatment of pediatric movement disorders, such as rhizotomy for spasticity and dystonia in patients with cerebral palsy. Taking a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, he has extensive experience performing botulinum injections, phenol injections and intrathecal baclofen pumps for these complex patients. In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Shafron serves as a clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

Medical School / Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Residency

(General Surgery) University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, FL

(Neurological Surgery) University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville, FL

Fellowship

(Pediatric Surgery, Neurology) Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

(Pediatric Surgery, Neurology) Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgery

Top Doctor Recipient, PHOENIX magazine

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Locations

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

1919 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Phoenix Children's Urgent Care - 5131 E. Southern Ave.

Phoenix Children's East Valley Surgery Center

5131 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206

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Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Mercy Gilbert Medical Center - 3370 S. Mercy Rd.

Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - East Valley

3370 S. Mercy Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85297

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4.8 / 5

Dr. Shafron has been my child's neurosurgeon for 7 years. We travel from Mississippi to Phoenix annual because I have such a high level of respect for him and his craft. There's no one better.

Dr. Shafron is wonderful and I would highly recommend him.

We adore Dr. Shafron and his team!

Dr. Shafron is wonderful! Really like the way he explains things for us to understand. Extremely patient and kind.