Bradley Shapiro, MD, a gastroenterologist with Duly Health and Care in the suburban Chicago area, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the second consecutive year he has received this prestigious designation. The recognition places him among the top 7 percent of licensed physicians in the United States selected annually for their regional and specialty excellence.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctor selection process involves peer physician nominations followed by evaluation by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Doctors are assessed based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Notably, physicians cannot pay to be selected, ensuring the integrity of the recognition. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://www.castleconnolly.com and in various print and online partner publications.
Dr. Shapiro, who has been with Duly Health and Care since September 2017 and has provided specialized gastrointestinal care for over two decades, emphasized his patient-centered approach. "My goal is to provide exceptional, evidence-based care delivered with genuine compassion," he stated. "I am committed to being an active listener and partner to my patients, utilizing a shared decision-making process to build personalized treatment plans."
His clinical focus encompasses a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including the management of esophageal and swallowing disorders such as GERD, Barrett's esophagus, and eosinophilic esophagitis. He also specializes in colorectal screening and surveillance, as well as complex digestive issues including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. To diagnose and treat these disorders, Dr. Shapiro performs key procedures including colonoscopy with polyp resection, upper endoscopy (EGD), dilation for esophageal strictures, and esophageal pH and motility studies.
Dr. Shapiro's medical training began at the University of Michigan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science with distinction in 1986 and his medical degree in 1990. He completed his internal medicine internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and his residency at Rush University Medical Center, where he later served as a Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine. His advanced training included a Gastroenterology Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he served as Chief Fellow.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Shapiro has contributed to medical research, authoring publications in peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Gastroenterology and Modern Pathology. His research has specifically focused on p53 suppressor gene mutations as markers for cancer in ulcerative colitis. He holds board certifications in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and has received numerous honors, including the American College of Gastroenterology Research Grant and several Vitals Compassionate Doctor awards.
This recognition matters because it highlights physician excellence through a rigorous, peer-driven process at a time when healthcare quality and trust are paramount. For patients, particularly those with complex gastrointestinal conditions, identifying top specialists like Dr. Shapiro can lead to more effective, personalized care. For the medical industry, such designations help set standards for clinical expertise and patient-centered practice, potentially influencing care quality benchmarks and patient referral patterns across the healthcare system.
