Dr.'s Shapiro & Joorabchi - South Florida ENT Associates

Dr. Craig Shapiro is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has been practicing in South Florida since 1994. Originally born in Detroit, Michigan then moved to South Florida where he finished Middle and High School. After High School, he graduated from The University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science. Dr. Shapiro obtained his Doctor of Osteopatic Medicine from Southeastern University of Health Sciences which is currently Nova Southeastern University. He completed a one year rotating internship at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills Michigan. Dr. Shapiro completed his ENT and Facial Plastic training at The Philadelphia College of Osteopatic Medicine and Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. During his time in practice, Dr. Shapiro has held elected positions as Chief of Otolaryngology Department of several hospitals. Currently he is the Chairman of the Otolaryngology Department at Memorial Regional and Memorial Pembroke Hospital. He also holds a position on the Board of directors of South Florida ENT Associates PA and is the Medical Director of Broward Specialty Surgical Center. As an assistant clinical professor at Nova Southeastern University, he lecture and teaches medical students and family practice residents. Dr. Craig Shapiro in innate English speaker and fluent in Spanish, his practice delivers care to adults and children from all ages.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• American Osteopathic Medical Association
• American Academy of Otolaryngology
• Florida Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• Memorial Regional
• Memorial Pembroke
• Memorial West
• Memorial Miramar
• Memorial South
• Memorial Same Day Surgery East & West
• Broward Specialty Surgical Center

Dr. Sina Joorabchi completed his undergraduate training at the University of Michigan. Afterward, he obtained his medical degree from Michigan State University. Subsequently, Dr. Joorabchi completed his internship and residency training in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at the St. John Providence Health System in Madison Heights, MI.  Dr. Joorabchi furthered his training in the treatment of Allergies by achieving Fellow Status with the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

Dr. Joorabchi is an appointed Clinical Assistant Professor for Nova Southeastern University.  He regularly teaches Residents, Students and Lectures at various conferences.  He holds professional memberships with the following associations: American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology -  Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.

Dr. Joorabchi’s areas of expertise include:

• Adult and Pediatric ENT Care
• Sinus and Allergy Conditions
• Inhalant and Food Allergy Testing
• Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery (Balloon Sinuplasty)
• Vertigo and Imbalance Conditions
• Hearing Loss 
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Rhinoplasty 
• Botox and Facial Fillers

Raul Plasencia is a board certified Hearing Instruments Specialist with 20 + years of experience. He has joined Dr. Shapiro & Dr. Joorabchi’s practice & Clear Tone Hearing Center to provide diagnostic services, hearing & ear protection and dispense hearing aids.

Raul Plasencia was born in Havana, Cuba where he received his Doctor Degree in Medicine from School of Medicine in Havana in 1982. Raul’s experience in the ear & hearing field include the achievement of the Ear-Nose and Throat Specialist Degree in 1986.

Raul worked as an ENT Physician and surgeon until he moved to Miami in 1994. Raul does not practice Medicine in the United States, but in 1998 he became a Licensed Hearing Healthcare Specialist and was Board Certified by the National Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Science the same year.

Raul has been practicing successfully as a Hearing HealthCare Professional, he works closely with the physicians to ensure patient satisfaction. Having worked in the industry and his shared experience as a hearing aid user with patients, makes Raul a very unique professional who works daily to give the best care to his patients and improve the quality of their life. To Raul, it is an honor to help patients to continue enjoying the beautiful sounds of life.

In addition to be a bilingual hearing professional, Raul Plasencia holds memberships with the following professional associations:

. Florida Society of Hearing Health Professionals

. National Board for Certifications in Hearing Instruments Sciences

. International Hearing Society