Elaine Yilin Shao, MD

Dr. Elaine Shao is a gastroenterologist who specializes in 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 further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Ohio State University, which she completed in 2023. With 10 years of experience in medicine, she communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shao practices at the Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center in Seattle, Washington, and maintains her hospital affiliation with Barnes Jewish Hospital. She treats patients with liver conditions such as cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as iron deficiency anemia. Her clinical work includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and creatinine clearance tests to help diagnose and monitor patient health.