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, PA

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

Neurological Surgery

American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgery

Top Doctor Recipient, PHOENIX magazine

Academic Affiliations

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

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Locations

Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus

1919 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Phoenix Children's Specialty Care

5131 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85206

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Dr Shafron is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone needing his services. He has a wonderful bed side manner and actually cares about the child in front of him.

Fantastic! I love that each time I come and see any provider at Phx Children's they never feel like they are in a rush. They stay and make sure they spend appropriate time and that all questions (if any) have been answered.

We love Dr. Shafron and appreciate the love and care he provides not only our daughter but the family as well. He is kind and always helpful!!

Great doctor

Always enjoy the staff the nurse is so sweet. We always always enjoy the knowledge Dr shaffron shares with us and time he takes to ask questions to get to know his patients and parents. Thank you for all you do to care for my child.

Dr Shafron was amazing!! He remembered us, the cyst my son has and answered all of our concerns. Highly, highly recommend him ???

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.