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Erika Provence RN, MSN, FNP-C

Dr. Shapera brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice, making him a valuable asset to our team. His extensive training in weight loss and foregut surgery, as well as his specialization in minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary and surgical oncology, allows him to provide exceptional care to our patients. Additionally, his completion of a Bariatric Fellowship at the University of Missouri, Columbia and training at Advent Health Tampa for Robotic Surgical Oncology further solidify his qualifications. One notable aspect of Dr. Shapera’s career is his dedication to research and education. He has demonstrated his commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and techniques through the production and publication of multiple surgical videos and papers. His involvement in various prestigious surgical conferences, including the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA), the European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (E-AHPBA), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and more, showcases his recognition within the surgical community as a leading expert. Furthermore, Dr. Shapera’s fluency in Aramaic is an additional asset to our practice, as it allows for effective communication and understanding with patients who are more comfortable speaking in this language. Overall, Dr. Shapera’s exceptional qualifications, dedication to research and education, and linguistic abilities make him an exceptional addition to our practice. Patients can trust in his expertise and professionalism to provide them with the highest quality of care.

Education & Experience

Erika Provence has worked in health care since the age of 16 starting out as a medical assistant and EMT before going to nursing school. She is a 3rd generation RN. Erika’s mom was a nurse for over 50 years, and her Grandmother was a Navy Nurse in WW2. Erika is proud to carry on the family legacy in medicine. Erika has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She graduated from Saddleback College as an RN in 2003, then attended Arizona State University with her Bachelors in Nursing in 2014. She returned to school and attended West Coast University with her Masters in Nursing in 2013 with an emphasis as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She started her career by working at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Ca, spending 8 years in the Emergency room, and Post Anesthesia Care. She also worked locally at Loma Linda Murrieta in the Post Anesthesia care area as well for another 9 years.She is married to her husband, and has 2 adult step-sons and one son of her own. 

She is excited to join the team at Trinity.

Medical school

Arizona State University

Board certification

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Field of expertise

Gastroenterology

Internal medicine residency:

Boston City Hospital, Boston University School of Medicine

Years of practice

14