
Yekaterina Shapiro, MD
Head and Neck Surgical OncologyOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 2-12
- Adolescent 12-18
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Russian
- English
Gender
FemaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Yekaterina Shapiro
Title
Director, General Otolaryngology
Director, Otolaryngology Research
Otolaryngologist
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Associate Professor of Surgery
Awards and Honors
2019 New Jersey Top Docs
2018 - New Jersey Top Docs
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Stanisce L, Sims E, Hou C, Koshkareva Y, Gaughan JP, Kuzin I, Bottaro A. Differential cellular composition of human palatine and pharyngeal tonsils. Arch Oral Biol. 2018 Sep 1;96:80-86."
Koshkareva YA, Hughes WB, Soliman AMS. Laryngotracheal stenosis in burn patients requiring mechanical ventilation. World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Jun 2;4(2):117-121." Stanisce L, Koshkareva Y, Xu Q, Ahmad N, Patel A, Squillante C, Rajagopalan K, Kubicek G. Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Treatment for Recurrent, Previously Irradiated Head and Neck Cancer. Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment. 2018 Jan 1;17:1533033818780086." Stanisce L, Levin K, Ahmad N, Koshkareva Y. Reviewing Smokeless Tobacco Epidemiology, Carcinogenesis & Cessation Strategy for Otolaryngologists. Laryngoscope 2018 Sep;128(9):2067-2071." Koshkareva Y, Liu J, Galloway T, Lango M, Ridge J. Cervical metastasis in squamous cell carcinoma of the hard palate and maxillary alveolus. Ear Nose Throat J 2016 Oct-Nov;95(10-11):E6-E11." Koshkareva Y, Branstetter B, Gaughn J, Ferris R. Is persistent PET/CT surveillance useful in HPV-associated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma? Laryngoscope 2014 Aug;124(8):1843-7. doi: 10.1002/lary.24617. Epub 2014 Mar 11." Koshkareva Y, Johnson JT. What is the perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in adult oncologic head and neck surgery? Laryngoscope 2013;June 10." Koshkareva Y, Cohen M, Callanan V, Szeremeta W. Assessing the Utility of Preoperative Hematologic Screening for Pediatric Tonsillectomy. Ear Nose Throat J 2012 Aug;91(8):346-56." Koshkareva Y, Krouse JH. Immunotherapy - traditional. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2011 Jun;44(3):741-52. Epub 2011 May 2." Koshkareva Y, Weinstein G, Moonis G, Feldman M. Steatocystoma simplex of the infratemporal fossa: an uncommon location for a rare entity. Ear Nose Throat J 2011 Jan;90(1):E16-8." Moonis G, Loevner L, Koshkareva Y, Newman J. Imaging Characteristics of Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid Gland. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol, 2007 Sep;28(8):1532-6." Koshkareva Y, Gaughan J, Soliman AS. Risk Factors for Adult Laryngeal Stenosis: A Review of 74 Cases. An Otol Rhinol Otolaryngol, 2007 Mar;116(3):206-10." Koshkareva Y, Ferris R. Salivary gland neoplasms. Gullaine and Goldstein Volume on Head and Neck Surgery, Chapter 27. Sataloff's Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. ISBN 9789351524588. Published September 2016." Koshkareva Y, Ferris R. Cancer of the salivary glands. Chapter 21. Myers' Cancer of Head and Neck. ISBN 9781451191134. Published November 2016.Departments
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Surgery
Programs & Centers
Head and Neck Cancer Center
Rare Cancers Program
Practice Group :
Cooper University Physicians
Locations
- 6200 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- Get Directions
- phone: 856-325-6516
- fax: 856-325-6690
- 2 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103
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- phone: 855-632-2667
- fax: 856-735-6199
Clinical Interests
Head and neck cancer surgery, cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (nose, mouth, throat, larynx), skin malignancies, salivary gland tumors, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid) and minimally invasive transoral robotic and endoscopic laser surgeryEducation and Training
Education
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, 2013
- Residency: Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center, Otolaryngology, 2012
- Internship/Residency: Temple University Hospital, Otolaryngology, 2008
- Research: Temple University Hospital, Surgical Oncology, 2007
- Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, 2006
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
275 ratings, 88 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 5/29/2026
Dr Shapiro is the best. Love the staff too!
- Reviewed on 5/20/2026
Always great care at this facility. Dr. Shapiro is wonderful and very thorough.
- Reviewed on 5/16/2026
I always have a great experience every time I walk in the building. I also just love Dr Shapiro. She's the best!!!!!! T
- Reviewed on 5/8/2026
I was totally thankful for the whole group in that place in Boarhead. They were absolutely fabulous. They answered all my questions. They helped me think of things through. They were just absolutely wonderful and I would recommend them to anybody. Thank you. Goodbye.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2026
I had a very positive experience and I am looking forward to my follow up appointment in four weeks.
- Reviewed on 4/30/2026
I have been a patient here for over 10 years and have always been extremely happy with this Doctor , Dr. Shapiro, and the facility as a whole. Staff always professional, always answer phones, always provide answers. Appointments usually have very little wait time. Dr. Shapiro is professional, personable, knowledgeable, very good at explaining the situation and answering questions. I could not ask for a better doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/30/2026
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 4/30/2026
Very pleasant staff altogether!
- Reviewed on 4/30/2026
Dr. Shapiro is amazing! Always accommodating, thorough, caring! I highly recommend her!
- Reviewed on 4/25/2026
Dr. Shapiro is by a long distance THE BEST. She is an expert physician who has taken exceptional care of me. Words can't quantify how good she has been since my cancer diagnosis. 18 months later, Dr. Shapiro continues to follow me very closely. It's obvious she cares deeply. I feel blessed to be her patient. She gives me (and my wife) the strength to believe and dream in a very positive way. Thanks, Joe
- Reviewed on 4/24/2026
Dr K is a phenomenal Dr. Compassionate kind and consider ate.. My family loves her
- Reviewed on 4/24/2026
Dr. Shapiro and the entire staff were very helpful and showed concern about my comfort.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2026
Very friendly. Makes you feel at ease
- Reviewed on 4/21/2026
Doctor was extremely nice, helpful to me and straight to the point! Absolutely loved her professionalism
- Reviewed on 4/15/2026
I can say enough about your staff. Excellent customer service. So very pleasant and competent. Dr. was excellent and kind. Very grateful.
- Reviewed on 4/9/2026
Dr. Shapiro is a very kind and gentle person explains everything very well. She is the best
- Reviewed on 4/2/2026
I was treated with respect and they gave me all the information and all the information on my health and what I did and they gave me a good report. Thank you very much.
- Reviewed on 4/1/2026
I've recommended Dr Shapiro to no less than 2 other people I know. They all have the same opinion, that she's among the best in her field and with patient treatment.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2026
Everyone does a great job! Very impressed with the staff and my Doctor is amazing! I feel blessed !
- Reviewed on 3/5/2026
Thank you for your help.
- Reviewed on 3/3/2026
Experience I ever had at a medical facility and I am 63 years old. Above and beyond the best.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Always a pleasure visiting this office.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr Shapiro is an excellent doctor. She asks the right questions to help me feel better. I would feel very confident recommending Dr. Shapiro to any of my friends.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Everybody is great there
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
Everyone was very friendly.
- Reviewed on 2/20/2026
Caring professionals who want to help and all treat patients with respect.
- Reviewed on 2/18/2026
All my doctors are Cooper. I'm treated so sweet and so kind by everyone down to the receptionist people in the elevator I love Cooper. I love all my doctors they're amazing and so is Dr. Shapiro.
- Reviewed on 2/18/2026
I felt very well informed and comfortable with Dr. Shapiro and her staff
- Reviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Shapiro was very informative and professional
- Reviewed on 2/17/2026
Everyone was so compassionate and supportive and kind. I arrived early because I wasn't exactly sure where to go and how parking would be because of the snows and ice. My appointment wasn't until 10 AM but I arrived about 9 AM. I expected to have to wait until 10 AM so I sat down and wasn't sitting more than 5 minutes and I was called back. The doctors explained everything that they were going to do and were so helpful and supportive for the pain that I was having. Everyone was super supportive and helpful. Thank you for being such kind and caring wonderful people.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Yakaterina Shapiro is the most qualified , genuine , caring , knowledgeable Dr I've ever seen , I would recommend her to anyone in my family and friends ! ! She took her time to make me feel better ! !
- Reviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr. Shapiro was thorough, kind, and highly skilled!
- Reviewed on 1/24/2026
Good care
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Fantastic staff and Dr taking time to fully explain everything I appreciate that very much
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Shapiro aka Dr. K. is truly a gift from God. I am blessed to be her patient. Words can't quantify how grateful I am to have her as my physician. The sense of reassurance that I feel each day knowing she's 'my doc' has made my head/neck cancer diagnosis something that I can face with confidence, strength and belief as I now move forward in my post cancer journey.
- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
Very good
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Very professional and a clean facility. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
I feel fortunate to have Dr. Shapiro as my ENT doctor. She's smart, friendly, and very professional, which inspires confidence in her patients.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Excellant caregivers
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
My provider and everyone involved saved me life and there care is constant
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I'm so glad I am in safe hands. I have never experienced such kindness and care for a patient like they did!
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Doctor Sharpiro is the best she helped saved my life and for that me and my wife are grateful.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
My son needed an xray so we were sent across the street to get it done all at once rather than scheduling another appt with was helpful. In addition to that, I mentioned to my son that I felt bad for not thinking to bring a snack for him and a staff happened to over hear me and offered my son a small snack, which was so nice of them and unexpected. The doctor helped me to understand the steps needed to best help my son
- Reviewed on 12/6/2025
Thank-you to everyone
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
She always takes the time to listen and explain things in detail to me. Excellent care! !
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
I do like the staff here from the friendly check -in and check out staff / nursing / and Dr. Shapiro
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Shapiro was my Angel. I came to this facility expecting to hear the worst. However, Dr. Shapiro gave me the best care and news I was praying for. So kind, so caring, such a professional in her craft. A true and loving care giver with her Professionalism, her Passion, Pride in what she does, and with her loving personality. A true asset to Cooper MD Anderson. I can't thank Dr. Shapiro enough for her evaluation, and for making my heart happy again. It was as if the world was taken off of my shoulders. Thank you, Dr. Y Shapiro, Thank you a million times.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
My girlfriend loves her she's a great doctor
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Positive experience and everyone (staff) was helpful and considerate to my elderly mom. Dr. Shapiro answered all our questions and was considerate, kind and made the office visit pleasant.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
I have always been treated well
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
Always a good experience with Cooper! Professional and courteous, both doctors and staff!
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
!Dr K is always looking out for my best interests.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. Shapiro is awesome! !
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Shapiro and her staff are always so pleasant and helpful at every office, not just voorhees. The nurse Ana who assists you in the beginning is the best nurse I've ever dealt with and I've been a caregiver for several family members & I work in healthcare she really needs to be rewarded for such excellent service, she is truly one of a kind!
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
The care provided by Dr. Shapiro (aka Dr. K.) is exceptional. It could not be better. Dr. Shapiro in all she does embodies the expertise one wants in their doctor as well as the compassion and care one desires. I am blessed to be her patient. My confidence in Dr. Shapiro is the highest it can be. She is a tremendous doctor who is caring and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
Completely satisfied with level of care provided by doctor and associates.
- Reviewed on 9/30/2025
at cooper its always professional every time i was there i was treated with respect they are a model of what hospitals should strive for!
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
They are kind
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
My doctor was very knowledgeable and informative. I think she was having a very busy day because she wasn't very friendly for meeting her the first time. That's not really important. It's important that she knows what she's doing and I believe she does.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Very nice experience
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Shapiro was understanding, caring and patient with my mom's treatment.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
The staff was very friendly and polite. Checking in was great. The nurse was so friendly and attentive. The doctor was so nice and help me understand my ear problems. She was very thoughtful too!
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Shapiro is outstanding as is everyone on the Voorhees care and front desk teams. Thank you all!
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
I would say Dr. Shapiro is extremely skilled, professional, caring, and overall wonderful doctor. I would highly recommend her to anyone. I always have an extremely positive experience when I see her, period. And I would like to change my one answer to a four, in which everything is explained to me very clearly. I accidentally hit a three. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Excellant care
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
This 2nd appointment was a much better experience than my 1st appt. I felt valued by the provider and felt I had her full engaged attention. The office staff was very nice and very engaged.
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
I felt like the doctor and the nurse that are, or whoever helped us beforehand, were very kind. They seemed to care, which was not something that I felt like I received in the past, so I'm definitely gonna be coming back, because I felt like the service was very good, and I felt like the doctor was excellent, the nurse was excellent. They were very friendly, and made me and my daughter feel very comfortable, so I will definitely be coming back.
- Reviewed on 8/14/2025
Wonderful doctors and assistants. Kind, patient and caring. Also recommended good pkaces to buy hearing aids. Thank you so very much.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
I love dr Shapiro and her staff
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Excellant care
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Doctor Sharpiro is always professional, honest and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Most pleasant experience by the entire staff. Thank you!
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Shapiro. Always explains everything in detail to me. She did a wonderful job with my surgery. She is very nice and professional every time I see her. Dr. Shapiro always takes the time to answer any question that I may have. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Shapiro. Simply the best.
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Shapiro has been a life changing doctor for me this last year. She continues to provide the highest level of care and has guided me through a cancer journey that at times has been hard and overwhelming. She is always focused on my long-term health and does everything to ensure the best possible outcome for me. And, as it relates to the mental health aspect of my cancer journey, Dr. Shapiro certainly displays genuine and sincere compassion and spends time assisting me emotionally as I continue to process my cancer journey. Dr. Shapiro, aka Dr. K., is truly the best of the best. She inspires me to always push hard to stay strong and healthy.
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
We Love Dr Shapiro ! ! !!!! !
- Reviewed on 7/15/2025
Always a pleasant experience Dr Shapiro is just the best, a model for all young doctors to be
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Everyone involved in my health are absolutely professional
- Reviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Shapiro pit my mind at ease. She was very caring and helped me understand the technical terms on my reports.
- Reviewed on 6/17/2025
So far, the experience my husband and I have had at Cooper is superior. Dr Shapiro is the first physician my husband has had in the past year and a half to recognize the possibility of a new disease. Dr Shapiro and all the staff at Cooper have been excellent in communicating, preparing and expediting everything for us in preparation for his surgery. i highly recommend Dr. Yakaterina Shapiro and her staff at Cooper.
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Shapiro is one of the most caring doctors we have. She is thorough, explains everything well and treats you with respect. The office staff is always friendly, pleasant and efficient.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
We have been coming to Cooper Health for years because of the outstanding care we receive from Dr. Koshkerava/Shapiro. We drive over an hour to get there, but wouldn't change to another physician nearby. Dr. Shapiro is one of the best physicians we have ever been privileged to have treat us.
- Reviewed on 3/14/2025
Very thing look great
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
My ENT is a great Doctor! I'm extremely grateful for her care and professionalism.
- Reviewed on 3/10/2025
Dr. Shapiro was very well-knowledge, explained to us what was going on, and she guided us in the right direction. We're waiting to follow up with her, but we feel very confident and we feel very comfortable with Dr. Shapiro. Great job.
- Reviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Shapiro is an excellent doctor. With each visit she has explained matters in clear terms as well as known plus/minis items to consider.
- Reviewed on 2/13/2025
Everyone was very nice and professional
- Reviewed on 2/7/2025
Everyone was very caring and professional considering how nervous I was when I came.
- Reviewed on 1/7/2025
The front desk staff was very nice personable and took care of me as soon as I came in the doctor and her staff were great. It was a very short waiting. Period and everybody was lovely.