Shoji Elaine C, MD

I simply had to write this review on Dr Shoji. Probably this is my way of saying thank you for her exceptional niceness and thoughtfulness.
A few days back I took my 5 year old daughter to Dr Shoji for a check up since she was having some redness in her right eye. Dr Shoji diagnosed it as some sort of an allergic reaction but advised me to take my daughter to an ophthalmologist, just to be doubly sure. I wasn’t able to find an appointment until after a week. Dr Shoji actually called to check on my girl and then hearing that I couldn’t find an appointment soon enough, she personally called up an ophthalmologist she knew and booked an appointment for me that very afternoon. I can’t believe a doctor would go to this extent to make sure her patient is taken care of! I would give her more stars if I could. I highly recommend her!

In an effort to explore pediatricians before my adopted daughter was born, I called various offices to meet and greet. Dr. shoji would only meet with me if I was pregnant and refused to meet when I explained I was adopting a baby, due in a few days. At first, my assistant had called their office and told her this. I couldn’t believe it, so I called for myself and sure enough — the doctor wouldn’t take the time for an adopted baby meet and greet «unless you have the baby.» I could stomach this policy if it was the same for a pregnant mother, but it’s not. As a professional in the field of pediatrics, I can’t believe this happened. It’s discriminatory, and to anyone connected to the adoptive world, it’s extremely offensive.
I don’t often write reviews but was encouraged by several people to write this so others are aware.

Dr. Shoji is great!!! She is very knowledgable and thorough. She is very good at diagnosing the problem and gives antibiotics when necessary. She makes herself available and does follow up phone calls. She is also very good at referrals. When we had a concern and needed to see a specialist, they were on top of it. Her office is also small which is great. Your child will not be exposed to a bunch of sick kids. There is plenty of street parking and very easily accessible. I highly recommend Dr. Shoji!

Dr Shoji is amazing. She is very ‘old school’ in the best way-​she spends at least 30 min with you when you go in, and only has 2 exam rooms. When my son had a mysterious fever she called ON A SUNDAY to check and make sure he was doing better. She is good about prescribing antibiotics when needed. She takes most insurance as well. A gem of a find. I recommend her highly to everyone.

I love Dr. Shoji. She’s such a nice lady. My two boys have been going to her for over 2 years and she’s always had room to see them the same day I call to schedule an appointment. She’s very soft spoken and talks to the kids and explains things to me. She also gives mothers who are feeding their baby formula, some of the formula the companies send to her as samples.
My youngest when he was born was having bowel movement problems and Dr. Shoji
would give us different formulas to try out and see if they work. Sadly my son’s stomach was very picky and only accepted the most expensive brand… go figure.
Dr. Shoji also had a wonderful receptionist, Page. Sadly she passed away last year or so from cancer. We’ll always remember her.

Dr. Shoji was my pediatrician for many years and she is the best. She is extremely thorough and will make the extra call that makes the difference of getting an appointment with a specialist later in the week versus a month later. She does a lot of follow up and truly cares about her patients. A great woman all around. Definitely take your kids to her and you wont be sorry.