About
Dr. William A. D. from the University of Louvain in Belgium in 1978. He completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Saint John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he served as Chief Medical Resident in his senior year. He then trained at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, earning a fellowship in Diabetes and Endocrinology.
Dr. Shapse holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He began his career in private practice in Englewood, New Jersey, then moved to South Florida in 1992. He joined Personal Physician Care's Delray Beach location in September 2017. He maintains affiliations with Bethesda Memorial Hospital and Delray Medical Center and previously served as Medical Staff President of Bethesda Memorial Hospital from 2002 to 2003. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and The Endocrine Society.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Louvain, Belgium (M.D. 1978)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI (Chief Medical Resident)
Fellowship
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shapse right for?
Dr. Shapse is well suited for patients managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, or other endocrine conditions. His fellowship at the Joslin Diabetes Center gives him deep expertise in metabolic and hormonal health. Patients seeking a seasoned specialist with decades of South Florida experience will find him a strong match. He practices in an outpatient setting and no longer makes hospital rounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shapse specializes in endocrinology and internal medicine. He has particular expertise in diabetes, thyroid disorders, and related endocrine conditions, backed by fellowship training at the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Dr. Shapse completed his fellowship in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts. This is one of the world's leading centers for diabetes care and research.
Yes. Dr. Shapse holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
No. Dr. Shapse no longer makes hospital rounds. He focuses exclusively on outpatient care at Personal Physician Care.
Dr. Shapse moved to South Florida in 1992 and has practiced in the region for over three decades. He joined the Delray Beach location of Personal Physician Care in September 2017.
Dr. Shapse is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and The Endocrine Society.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026