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What is the definition of Shapiro Syndrome?
Shapiro syndrome is a rare neurological disease characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive sweating and hypothermia along with agenesis of the corpus callosum. The cause of the condition is currently unknown; however, suggested possible mechanisms include hypothalamic dysfunction, neurochemical abnormalities, inflammatory processes, and epileptic activity.
What are the alternative names for Shapiro Syndrome?
  • Shapiro syndrome
  • Recurrent spontaneous hypothermia with hypoplasia of the corpus callosum
  • Shapiro's syndrome
  • Spontaneous periodic hypothermia
  • Spontaneous periodic hypothermia syndrome
  • Spontaneous recurrent hypothermia syndrome
Who are the top Shapiro Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Neurology | Neuroradiology
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Neurology | Neuroradiology

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Safwan Jaradeh is a Neurologist and a Neuroradiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Jaradeh has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.

Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome
Family Medicine
Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome
Family Medicine

Ochsner Clinic LLC

104 Acadia Park Dr, 
Raceland, LA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Melissa Love is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome
Family Medicine
Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome
Family Medicine

Hometown Health Management Company

6570 S Mccarran Blvd, 
Reno, NV 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Tiffany Barnett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center