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Dr. Cathy Shin, MD
General Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Cathy Shin, MD
2.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cathy Shin, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Cathy Shin, MD
2.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Cathy Shin, MD

General Surgery* Age 59
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Cathy Shin, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About Dr. Cathy Shin, MD

Dr. Shin graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1994 and completed a residency at Children's Hospital Of L A. Dr. Cathy Shin, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Shin currently practices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Shin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shin is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Umbilical Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Ventral Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Asherman Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Craniosynostosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gastroparesis
Gastroschisis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Oral or Facial Cleft
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Diseases
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Undescended Testicles
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Frenectomy
Gastrectomy
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Hysterectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenorrhaphy
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Curative PPO
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Where Dr. Cathy Shin, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  2. 2 Office
    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 100, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  3. 3 Office
    6430 W Sunset Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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Meet Dr. Cathy Shin, MD

Specialties*
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Shin's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cathy Shin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shin's profile.

Dr. Cathy Shin, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Yes, Dr. Cathy Shin, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Of L A
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Cathy Shin, MD Practices

  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

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