Summary

Dr. Jay Shoaps is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care at Essentia Health Duluth. He completed his general surgery residency at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and continued his training at Michigan State University affiliated hospitals. Dr. Shoaps is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Shoaps practices at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota, where he focuses on treating complex conditions including burns and burn injuries in children, as well as closed head injuries. His surgical expertise includes performing sedation procedures and chest fluoroscopy imaging. He also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment for patients requiring specialized temperature management. Patients have given Dr. Shoaps an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his surgical care.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, General Surgery
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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40 Years of Experience 63 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Duluth , MNCloquet , MNDuluth , MNDuluth , MN
Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jay Shoaps

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • HealthPartners
  • Itasca Medical Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Itasca Medical Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Jay Shoaps has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Jay Shoaps has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Jay Shoaps holds an active medical license in the state of Minnesota. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Minnesota that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, General Surgery and Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals.

NPI Number

Jay Shoaps' NPI number is 1720261779.

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Jay Shoaps speaks English.
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