Summary

Dr. Elaine Shao specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders 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 brings comprehensive knowledge to her gastroenterology practice. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shao is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital and practices at the Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center in Seattle, Washington. Her clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps and cirrhosis, conditions that require specialized gastroenterology knowledge. She performs various diagnostic procedures including sedation services for patient comfort during examinations, pathology tests to analyze tissue samples, and blood tests to evaluate overall health and specific conditions. Dr. Shao's training in both general gastroenterology and specialized liver care allows her to provide comprehensive digestive health services to her patients.
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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

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
10 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, German Speaks English
Seattle , WASACRAMENTO , CAEdmonds , WASeattle , WA
Med School: East Carolina University Med School: New York University Med School: Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Ambetter Casecade Select
  • Carelon Medicare Advantage
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • First Choice PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elaine Yilin Shao has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Hepatologist
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Elaine Shao speak?
Dr. Elaine Shao speaks English.
Where is Dr. Elaine Shao's office located?
Dr. Elaine Shao's office is located at 1124 Columbia St Ste 600, Seattle, WA, 98104.
Does Dr. Elaine Shao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Shao accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elaine Shao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Elaine Shao here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elaine Shao affiliated with?
Dr. Elaine Shao is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

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