Principal Investigator

Lauren Shapiro, MD MS

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC San Francisco

Dr. Shapiro’s research interests span multiple disciplines with projects rooted in providing high-quality and patient-centered care. She conducts research on patient preferences, shared-decision making, and empowering patients to understand their treatment options.

Lauren grew up in Arizona and received her BA and MD from Stanford University, for which she was a member of the varsity women’s soccer team. She completed her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, serving as a chief resident during her final year. She then completed a fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery at Duke University, at which she also completed a Master’s Degree in Health Analytics from the Duke Fuqua School of Business. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and watching sports. 

Lab members

Ashley Mulakaluri
Mandeep Kaur
Jeremy Siu
Tina Mai
Tanya Watarastaporn 
Sharlene Shirali
Sarah Stroud