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Alexander Shifrin,  MD

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Alexander Shifrin, MD

Surgical Oncology

4.5
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Male

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About me

Alexander Shifrin, MD, is an endocrine surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group Surgical Associates of CentraState and surgical director, CentraState Endocrine Program. He is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and in endocrine neck ultrasound and ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy by the American College of Endocrinology. In addition, he is the first endocrine surgeon in the United States to have board certification in endocrine surgery (FEBS), a designation available only through the European Board of Surgery. He completed two fellowship training programs: one in trauma and surgical critical care, and a second in endocrine surgery.
A national and international leader in the management of complex endocrine diseases, Dr. Shifrin has specific expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to treat endocrine cancers and diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. These include thyroid gland diseases such as: thyroid cancer, multinodular goiter, Graves’ disease; parathyroid gland diseases such as: primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism; adrenal gland diseases such as: Cushing’s syndrome, primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), pheochromocytoma, and adrenal incidentaloma; familial endocrine syndromes; and other hereditary endocrine syndromes. Utilizing an evidence-based approach, Dr. Shifrin employs state-of-the-art techniques to perform hundreds of surgeries each year with precision, accuracy, and extremely high success rates. He works in collaboration with other specialists to provide patients leading-edge cancer treatments in a safe environment. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE), and Fellow of the International Society of Surgery (FISS).
Dr. Shifrin has edited and authored several books and atlases, including the Atlas of Thyroid Surgery, Atlas of Parathyroid Surgery, Atlas of Adrenal Surgery, Atlas of Parathyroid Imaging and Pathology, Endocrine Emergencies, Advances in Treatment and Management in Surgical Endocrinology, and Endocrine Surgery Comprehensive Board Exam Guide, book chapters, and peer-reviewed papers. He is also a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.
Dr. Shifrin pursued extensive surgery residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Shifrin is a full Professor of Surgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.

Areas of focus: Adrenal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Thyroid Surgery

SPECIALTIES

  • Surgical Oncology

AFFILIATIONS

  • Atlantic Medical Group

  • CentraState Medical Center

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Education & Experience

TRAINING

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical AcademyMedical School
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Hershey Medical CenterResidency
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterFellowship

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Patient Reviews

OVERALL RATING

4.5

(125 ratings)
20 reviews
  • 5.0
    Jul 22, 2025
    Dr S seems very happy in new setting as I have seen him before in old setting. I like it also
  • 5.0
    Jul 10, 2025
    The Doctor and staff were wonderful. They explained everything clearly and answered all of my questions.
  • 5.0
    Jul 8, 2025
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Shifrin and Medical Assistant very kind and spent sufficient time with me to listen to my concerns and those of my wife who accompanied me on this office visit. I did not feel rushed at all, and they provided good explanations to us.
  • 5.0
    Jul 3, 2025
    Office staff wonderful. Dr. Shifrin is exceptional, answers all questions, patient & knowledgeable. Great overall experience.
  • 5.0
    Jul 2, 2025
    I was impressed with my visit.