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Dr. John Shin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Dr. John Shin, MD
4.7 (46 Ratings)

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Dr. John Shin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. John Shin, MD
4.7 (46 Ratings)
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Dr. John Shin, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 48
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Shin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. John Shin, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Boston, MA and has 21 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Newton - Wellesley Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Martha's Vineyard Hospital. Dr. Shin has experience treating conditions like Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Cervical Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shin is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo MD
    15 Parkman St, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Office
    55 Fruit St Ste 745, Boston, MA 02114

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shin
4.7
Based on 46 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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May 18, 2021
Excellent Surgeon. He performed my L5 S1 Spinal Fusion and did an outstanding job.
Sara Welch — May 18, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Shin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shin's profile.

Dr. Shin frequently treats the following conditions: Spine Deformities, Scoliosis and Cervical Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Shin, MD is affiliated with Newton - Wellesley Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Martha's Vineyard Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Shin, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd, Oak Bluffs, MA