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Dr. Patrick Shih, MD

Dr. Patrick Shih, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Shih, MD is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and HCA Houston Healthcare Cypress Fairbanks. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Dr. Shih is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Shih specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Shih's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shih

3.7
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
33%
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Performed brain surgery on my wife and left cotton at 2 locations, one of which blinded her in one eye in 8 months and both had to be removed 2 years later by a different surgeon. She was totally ambulatory at that time. Fortunately she is functional now but handicapped due to his surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 23, 2021
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Dr. Shih was assigned to me after being admitted to the hospital. Due to some delays in other areas, I was told Dr. Shih went home for the evening. I was devastated as I was in such pain and would have to wait overnight for a plan to be put in place. But an hour later, he walked into the room to go over my scans and make a plan for surgery for the next day. He had gone home to eat with his family and then come back up to the hospital to see me. My husband was not at the hospital at that time and had a lot of questions. After speaking with me, he spent 30 minutes on the phone with my husband, patiently going over each concern. He then spent more time with him in person the following morning covering every question he had. Surgery went great. Dr. Shih was kind, polite, and attentive from diagnosis to surgery to follow up. His office staff is wonderful too and went above and beyond to help me dispute and file paperwork when insurance denied payment. Will recommend again and again.
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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Amy – Jul 09, 2020
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excellent
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 07, 2018
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Dr Shih is compassionate towards his patients and is easy for other doctors to get in contact with him. These two attributes lead to a speedy recovery. He listens to your concerns and is always available to talk to. More personable than most doctors I've dealt with I have to say. Highly recommended!
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
4 others found this helpful
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J. M. Wade in Simonton TX – Aug 15, 2017
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I would be recommended Dr . Shih Everyone ! I'm so overwhelmed at how personal he treat each procedure . When my surgical procedure was completed . I was returned my room . Dr. Shih , visited me at my bedside. Asked how are you ? You can walk , you know can i and Shannon help you get up ? I began to cry ! I couldn't believe what i was hearing . Well to make a puppy old lady stop going on and on ?? Thanks to Dr. SHIH , Shannon his assistant, all ifeel is Gratitud !!
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Vanessa A in Katy , Texas – Apr 26, 2016
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Dr. Shih saved my father'said life and for that we will be forever grateful. He communicated very well with our family and discussed risks and benefits. We are so incredibly blessed that Dr Shih trusted his instincts and did what he felt was necessary for our father. Can not say enough about him!!
What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Levering in Alvin, TX – Mar 10, 2016
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He was called in to see me while I was in the Methodist hospital after receiving to heart stents. I was brought back to the hospital with extreme pain. The heart Doctor thought it might be a neuro type situation so he was called in,barely spoke to me. He ordered a MRI and thought he would get back with me after the test he never came back and told me anything. He seemed very arrogant and put out about being in my room the first place. I would never make an appt. with him and I mean never.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Jeff in Houston, Texas – Dec 30, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Thank you for choosing The Neurosurgical Brain and Spine Center. We are located on the west corridor of Houston serving Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. We specialize in complex brain and spine surgery and offer state of the art care. We...read more

biography

Dr. Shih is a accomplished neurosurgeon focusing on the treatment of complicated spinal and cranial pathologies. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering. He completed his medical...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Mcgaw Medical Center - Northwestern University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mcgaw Medical Center - Northwestern University

    Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Shih is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Cypress Fairbanks

      10655 Steepletop Dr
      Houston, TX 77065
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    • HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

      22999 Highway 59 N
      Kingwood, TX 77339
      Recipient of 49
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      4% higher than the national average

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    • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

      6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy
      Texas City, TX 77591
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards
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