Dr. Shane Shapera

Dr. Shane Shapera, MD, MPH, FRCPC

Dr. Shane Shapera is a pulmonologist at University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. He is known for interstitial lung disease.

Dr. Shapera directs the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at Toronto General Hospital, part of University Health Network. His clinic sees patients with pulmonary fibrosis from across Ontario and contributes to the Canadian Registry for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

About Dr. Shane Shapera – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Shane Shapera, MD, MPH, FRCPC
• Credentials: MD, MPH, FRCPC
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Interstitial lung disease; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; ILD clinical trials
• Current Role: Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program, Toronto General Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: University Health Network
• Address: Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
• Phone: 416-340-4800 (Toronto General Hospital main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uhn.ca
• Appointments: Referral from a family doctor or specialist is usually needed
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Shane Shapera:

• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
• Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and lung scarring
• ILD linked to autoimmune disease
• Lung transplant referral for ILD

Education and training:

• Degrees: MD and MPH; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialist Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (respirology); confirm on the provincial college register
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Toronto General Hospital; University Health Network; University of Toronto

Insurance

Insured hospital and physician services are covered by the provincial health plan for eligible residents, usually with a referral from a family doctor. Out-of-province and international patients should ask the hospital’s billing office before the visit. No private plan list is published for Dr. Shane Shapera.

Fees

No consultation fee applies to insured residents. Uninsured or international patients are billed by the hospital; request an estimate in advance.

Professional Information

• Leads the UHN ILD clinic
• Contributor to the Canadian Registry for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• University Health Network physician profile (uhn.ca)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Shane Shapera known for?

Dr. Shane Shapera is known for interstitial lung disease.

Where does Dr. Shane Shapera practice?

He practices at University Health Network in Toronto, Canada.

What conditions does Dr. Shane Shapera treat?

He focuses on interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Shane Shapera?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with University Health Network before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with University Health Network.