Summary

Dr. Karen Shin specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology, bringing 27 years of experience to women's healthcare. They earned their medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed residency training at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Dr. Shin is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Shin practices at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford with locations in Los Altos, California. They focus on caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and those having babies after age 30. Shin also treats perineal tears that can occur during delivery. Their expertise includes performing fetal ultrasounds, providing spinal and epidural anesthesia for childbirth, and conducting integrated prenatal screening. Patients rate Dr. Shin 4.4 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Los Altos Center

370 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022
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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Dr Karen S. Shin, MDDr. Ashim Kumar, MDDr. Abigail Grace Prushansky, CEO, DNP, FNP-BC, CNMDr. Shawanda Renee Obey, MD
Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
3.8 
27 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English Speaks English
Los Altos , CAEncino , CATorrance , CARancho Cucamonga , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Emory University Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Karen S. Shin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Valley Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr Karen S. Shin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Karen S. Shin has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Which hospitals is Dr Karen Shin affiliated with?
Dr Karen Shin is affiliated with Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford.
What languages does Dr Karen Shin speak?
Dr Karen Shin speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr Karen Shin's office located?
Dr Karen Shin's office is located at 370 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA, 94022.

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