Dr. Paparo earned his medical degree from University of Health Science - College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at Sacred Heart Hospital Chester, PA and his Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, New Jersey and his Diagnostic/Interventional Neuroradiology fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Currently on the active staff in the Department of Radiology at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Dr. Paparo is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology. He is a professional member of the American College of Radiology, American Osteopathic Association, and the American Society of Neuroradiology.