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Dr. John Shin, MD

Dr. John Shin, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. John Shin, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shin

4.7
46 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Excellent Surgeon. He performed my L5 S1 Spinal Fusion and did an outstanding job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sara Welch – May 18, 2021
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Doctor Shin did neck surgery on me and did a phenomenal job..He improved my quality of life. Kristin his NP and all of his staff are an asset to MGH
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 19, 2020
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Dr. Shin and his entire team and the entire team at Mass General are truly the best of the best! I was seen by my doctor where I live and was told “you’re fine not eligible for surgery but let’s do an MRI to check” then I was told “you just need like a day surgery to remove the bone spur pushing on your spinal cord”. I woke up a few weeks later unable to lift my left arm and hand no feeling in my fingers. Drove over an hour to Mass General was admitted immediately and had a spinal fusion done in a day. Dr. Shin was professional, took time to explain everything to me and did the best job on my spine. Literally everyone I encountered at Mass General set such a high bar of patient care that I wish I could give them each a hug and thank them for everything. Can not recommend Dr. Shin and his tram enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Jess – Aug 18, 2020
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Dr. Shin performed a neck fusion on me two years ago and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal. I highly recommend him to anyone with spine issues.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2020
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I’d been walking around for 8-9 years in agony from spinal stenosis. From the minute I woke from surgery, the pain in my leg was gone. Back surgery is not easy, but he did such a great job, I never had even one complication. The staples in my back were placed so perfectly I even asked if he measured the placement of each! :-). He and his staff took great care of me. I highly recommend Dr. Shin.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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KarenCNorth Andover in North Andover, MA – Apr 14, 2018
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The results of the my surgery was amazing. Couldn’t walk 50 feet prior and within 7 days I was able to walk 2 miles. Second surgery with Dr. Shin. Results are life changing. Getting an appointment is not easy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
18 others found this helpful
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Jim Tynan in Sandwich MA – Nov 20, 2017
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He saved my life and full function of my body when I shattered my neck 48 days ago. When I awoke after surgery, I could not move my ams and legs. My short term memory had stopped. Today, am home. Walking, gardening and remembing!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Nancy in Arlington, MA – Aug 03, 2017
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On 06-20-2016 Dr Shin operated on my back. Surgery is always a last resort. I was there but truly did not want to be there, however, everything that Dr. Shin told me about this operation and the relief he would be able give me was the truth. Due to this surgery this man has given me my life back. Now I say to myself WHY did I wait 10 years. Thank You and your wonderful staff.. It was a pleasure seeing you today for my 6 month checkup.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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thomas surette in Malden, MA – Dec 14, 2016
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I had a shattered L-1 vertabrae from a highway car accident in January 2015. I was rushed to mass general and put in the hands of Dr Shin and his team. They saved my life and I am able to walk and go on with my life after being millimeters from being paralyzed. I always felt at ease from the ICU to the after care appointments. They are very attentive and professional, I never once felt scared or worried about my recovery as they treat you like a person through all stages of healing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
25 others found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2016
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Four weeks out from surgery by Dr. Shin and I am amazed at my progress and my quality of life compared to the pain and suffering I endured for a very very long time. Dr. Shin and his team were unbelievable in every way - making a worrisome and dreaded necessary surgery as easy and more worthwhile than I could have ever anticipated. My family and I are amazed at every detail of attention and care.the
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
33 others found this helpful
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Rosemary Altiere in North Kingstown, RI – Dec 22, 2015
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Dr. John Shin, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Newton-Wellesley...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114
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