Arthur K. Shapiro

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Arthur K. Shapiro
Born(1923-01-11)January 11, 1923[1]
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedJune 3, 1995(1995-06-03) (aged 72)
White Plains, New York
EducationCity College of New York (B.A.; 1951)
University of Chicago (M.D.; 1955)
Years active1955–1995
Known forImportant contributions to the understanding of Tourette Syndrome
Medical career
ProfessionMedical doctor
InstitutionsWeill Cornell Medical College (1966–1977)
Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1978–1995)
Sub-specialtiesPsychiatry

Arthur K. Shapiro, M.D., (January 11, 1923 – June 3, 1995) was an American psychiatrist and expert on Tourette syndrome. His "contributions to the understanding of Tourette syndrome completely changed the prevailing view of this disorder";[2] he has been described as "the father of modern tic disorder research"[3] and is "revered by his colleagues as the first dean of modern Tourette syndrome researchers".[4]

  1. ^ Social Security Death Index: Arthur K Shapiro
  2. ^ Cohen DJ, Jankovic J, Goetz CG, (eds). Advances in Neurology, Vol. 85, Tourette Syndrome. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2001., pp. xvii–xviii.
  3. ^ Gadow KD, Sverd J (2006). "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic tic disorder, and methylphenidate". Adv Neurol. 99: 197–207. PMID 16536367.
  4. ^ Leckman, JF. "A Cursing Brain? The Histories of Tourette Syndrome", Book review. The American Journal of Psychiatry October 1, 2001.