Karen Shin, MD

Dr Shin is an amazing doctor. She always makes me feel welcome, and never lets me leave with questions. She’s very busy and in demand but always makes you feel like you’re a Priority!

For some strange reason, I thought I had already written a review for Dr. Shin, but apparently not!
Dr. Shin is truly an amazing OB. She’s passionate for her work and you can tell she really cares about her patients. She is super helpful and responsive (via PAMF myHealth online), that I was shocked HOW responsive she was on one occasion. I was admitted to ER one evening a month after giving birth to my little one because I was running a 105 fever from mastitis. I wrote to her on myHealth online and within minutes I received a call from her to check up on me because «she happened to be in the office checking the messages at the time». I was so shocked and pleasantly happy to hear from her to reassure me that it’s normal for some women to have that and it will be fine in after a while.
Throughout the entire pregnancy, the appointments were brief, and informative if I have any questions. She’s always super smiley and friendly. I was fortunate to have her deliver my little one as well (she was on call the day my water broke). During delivery she was very reassuring, patient and never once did I feel awkward or scared when I was delivering.
In my opinion, you really cannot ask for a better OB!

Dr. Shin is great. She’s kind and compassionate and truly cares about those around her. One of the most generous people I know.

Dr. Shin was referred to us by another specialist we had met with, and she felt Dr. Shin was a good match cause she shared some similar characteristics to my wife. And from the moment we first met her, I could not agree more.
She was very very friendly, attentive and made us feel very certain and comfortable to have her as our OB/​GYN.

We were scheduled for a c-​section for our boy with Dr. Shin, however unfortunately, he wanted out on the day she was unavailable :(

We were a little sad she was not there to deliver him, but she came by to visit the very next day, which she didnt have to. That is something I know I truly appreciated. We really were enamored with her and definitely would refer anyone seeking a fine doctor/​professional. Thanks Dr. Shin.

My son’s pediatrician is part of PAMF and when I asked him for an ob/​gyn referral, he strongly recommended Dr. Shin. When I asked him who else within PAMF he would recommend, he said, «just see if she can see you first.» I now understand why.
Having seen several ob/gyn’s throughout the years, I can say definitively that Dr. Shin is the most attentive, detail-​oriented, thoughtful physician I’ve ever encountered. I wish there were doctors like her in NY, where we recently moved from. I have been floored by her clear-​cut yet thorough answers to some complicated questions, and also by her empathy.
I wish that all of my girlfriends could be seen by her. I feel blessed to have met her and wish we could stay in the Bay Area for a long time to have our future children delivered by Dr. Shin. She is a lovely individual and a phenomenal physician.

Going to see a gynecologist can be a pretty daunting experience, but it’s always a pleasure to come and see Dr. Shin. I’ve learned a lot from her and she’s an awesomely skilled doctor on top of being super badass, intelligent woman. I’m really glad I found her :)

She came highly recommended by my former OB (a resident at Stanford). I really like her ease and humor. I feel like she can relate to my issues because she has young children.
Towards the end of my pregnancy, she was concerned with my placenta and closely monitored me through the last few weeks. It turned out to be nothing, but I appreciated her thoroughness.
I had a scheduled c-​section because my first pregnancy was a c-​section as well. Dr. Shin ensured my experience was as pleasant as possible. She also fixed my belly button hernia and abdomal separation during the procedure. I keloid easily, so she proposed a solution that we are still keeping an eye on.
Funny to say but true, I miss seeing her regularly!

Dr. Karen Shin is the best! She listens, is funny, and will be there for you! I like her so much that I have had her deliver my two sons! I was told to go to other Ob’s while pregnant, but I didn’t! I had my second c-​section last month and there weren’t any openings in the OR the week of my due date… so we had to deliver him on labor day. That was her day off and she could have spend it with her family… instead, she came in! That is what a caring Dr does! And her medical assistant, Nancy, is great too! So helpful! I like Dr. Shin so much that I wish she was my primary care Dr!

The best thank you

Trust me, I am a doctor… too! She is wonderful.
My own primary care physician used her as her OB, and several people recommended her to me. How could I not use her? Plus, she also works across the street from my condo, which *totally* is a plus. :)
She is sharp, down-​to-​earth, and wonderful even in very trying and difficult situations. I trust her completely, and you should too! I am sad that we moving in a year to do fellowship elsewhere. I only hope that I can find another OB like her when we move cross the country!

Dr Shin is excellent. I am a nurse at Stanford and have been referred to her by many co-​workers. They all love her. She is very knowledgable, kind, compassionate, and diligent about getting back to you. She delievered my first baby. She was awesome, very gentle and yet strong at what she is doing. I feel very safe with her. Unfortunately, I now live in San Ramon and had to find another OB. No one will ever match her.

Dr. Shin is a rock star! She is smart, funny, compassionate, and helped me get through a challenging pregnancy. There is no doubt in my mind that she was the best ob to deliver my son. I am sad that I won’t have to see her anymore since I got fixed!

Dr. Shin is simply the BEST. Smart, thoughtful, funny and open to any question. I am just thrilled that I was referred to her and that she is my doctor. BTW I often end up driving an hour to see her and despite the long ride, I have not once even considered going to someone else. Dr. Shin also has the loveliest, most helpful nurse, which makes making appointments and getting questions answered so easy and pleasant. Clearly I’m a fan! :)

Dr. Shin is the best OB. Before I went to her, I had the worst experience with my previous OB.Dr. Shin goes out of her way to answer all my questions and gives me a sense of relief. She goes out of her way and really cares about her patients. I am soooo glad I switched to her. Otherwise, I would be a paranoid first time pregnant woman. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT OB.

I have had a heck of a time finding a good doctor… and then I found Dr. Shin when I moved to the Bay Area! She is very knowledgable, extremely caring, and makes you feel like a valued patient. Even though I moved away from the area, I continue to make my appts with her… The only slightly negative thing is that I think she’s gotten more patients that now supposedly I can’t see her for ‘general’ checkups and only for special procedures.

Dr. Shin is my first OBGYN since returning from abroad these past 7 years. And I have to say, thank GOD! She’s amazing! She delivered my third baby — and the birth experience was nothing short of amazing. My entire pregnancy she was attentive, caring, responsive and warm. I know that it’s not just me that feels this way about her — if you go into her office, there is a bulletin board crammed full of babies that she has delivered and gushing notes from happy parents who had great experiences with her as well. The only downside is that she is SO popular that getting an appointment with her can sometimes be difficult.

After a long bout of mis-​diagnosis by my GP, I ended up in emergency with Dr. Shin, who performed «Roto-​rooter» surgery — that is, remove everything that she can live without — necessitated by a 7 liter mucinous tumor (you can look it up on Wikipedia). Dr. Shin was warm, caring, and responsive throughout. She did things for me way above and beyond the norm. Not only that, but she laughed at my jokes. What more could you ask? Thanks, Dr. Shin!