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Summary
Dr. Elaine Shao is a gastroenterologist who focuses on digestive health and liver conditions. She earned her medical degree from East Carolina University and completed her residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital in 2019. Dr. Shao furthered her expertise through a fellowship at Ohio State University, which she completed in 2023. With a decade of experience in medicine, she brings specialized knowledge to complex digestive disorders. She communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Shao practices at the Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center in Seattle, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Barnes Jewish Hospital. She treats patients with colon polyps, cirrhosis, and hypertension. Her procedural expertise includes performing sedation for gastroenterology procedures, ordering pathology tests to diagnose digestive conditions, and conducting blood tests to monitor patient health.
Dr. Shao practices at the Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center in Seattle, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Barnes Jewish Hospital. She treats patients with colon polyps, cirrhosis, and hypertension. Her procedural expertise includes performing sedation for gastroenterology procedures, ordering pathology tests to diagnose digestive conditions, and conducting blood tests to monitor patient health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 10 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ohio State University
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center
1124 Columbia St Ste 600Seattle, WA 98104 Tel: (206) 386-3660
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Ohio State University2023
Residency
Barnes Jewish Hospital2019
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University2019
Internship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University2019
Medical School
East Carolina UniversityGraduated in 2016
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityGraduated in 2016
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