Expert Orthopedic Care
Orthopedic Surgeon in Burlingame and San Francisco
From sports injuries to joint pain, Dr. Shin offers personalized treatments for your well-being. Embrace a pain-free life with us today.
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Dr. Shin offers advanced, minimally invasive orthopedic services for hip, knee, and shoulder issues, as well as sports injuries and fractures, utilizing cutting-edge technology.
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Serving as a leader in the innovation of orthopedic surgical treatment, Dr. Shin has published nationally recognized and award-winning research on arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and knee injuries.
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Dr. Shin welcomes patients through doctor referrals for specialized orthopedic care. Utilize our online form to refer a patient to our office.
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World Class Orthopedic Procedures
Hip Procedures
Dr. Shin excels in minimally invasive hip procedures, using advanced tech for issues like labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement.
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Knee Procedures
Dr. Shin, an arthroscopic knee expert, treats meniscal tears and ACL injuries with the latest techniques, covering issues from knee dislocations to ACL reconstruction.
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Shoulder Procedures
Dr. Shin specializes in minimally invasive shoulder treatments, addressing rotator cuff tears, dislocations, and labral tears for speedy recovery.
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Sports Injuries and Fractures
Dr. Shin uses cutting-edge tech to diagnose and treat athlete injuries, from achilles ruptures to fractures, ensuring optimal healing.
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Dr. Edward Shin
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
A leader in the innovation of orthopedic surgical treatment, Dr. Edward Shin is a fellowship-trained surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures. He is an energetic and passionate physician who is proud to provide a personalized care plan for every patient, from initial consultation and beginning of treatment to successful conclusion. He and his colleagues at Orthopedic Specialists, Inc. have published nationally recognized and award-winning research on arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, and Dr. Shin is one of the few surgeons in the area to offer arthroscopic hip treatment.
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4.9Excellent720 reviewsI’m glad for the care I receiving from Dr. Edward Shin and his team. From the first appointment, he was thorough, professional, and genuinely caring. I’m hopeful my knee with arthrities and post ACL issues will get healthy again thanks to him. Would definitely recommend! Alex VolskiyDr. Shin is no joke. Talented, personable and innovative are the adjectives I use to describe him. My procedure was practical and nobody else had suggested it. I thank him for thinking outside the box.I highly recommend Dr. Edward Shin as a physical therapist. He is friendly, highly skilled, and very thorough. He listens closely, explains things clearly, and makes the whole process feel comfortable. He is attentive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping you make progress. I had a great experience and would recommend him to anyone needing physical therapy.I found Dr Shin after having been to multiple providers for my PCL injury. PCL injury is not as widely known and treated but Dr Shin is an expert and I finally felt like I was in the right hands. I felt confident with his conservative non treatment plan and have made a great recovery in a matter of few months. Thank you Dr Shin!This is my third time seeing Dr. Shin. He’s the best…he listens to me and is very courteous and professional. I’m so glad I found him!I had Dr Shin do a PRP injection for my knee. His recomendations matched the ones I had found from my research. Everything was well explained and he was easy to talked to and I wasn't rushed. In addition, there was originally a 6 week wait but they contacted other patients and was able to do arrange the procedured in 2 weeks (he does them in groups) I had a followup call the next day and a follow up appointment 6 weeks later. In between, I was able to contact his team with any questions I had and there were a few. If I do need a knee replacement I will definately discuss it with him. RecommendedDr. Shin and Aaron were great! Very insightful, responsive, and thoughtful.I've been seeing Dr.Shin for over a decade He's not only experienced and knowledgeable, he also understands what athletes need and how to work with them. His bedside manner is outstanding and his treatment plans are solid.Dr. Shin is brilliant to say the least. He’s extremely educated and knows what he’s doing! He takes his time with each patient and listens. Dr. Shin’s staff is amazing!! They’re so so nice and on top of everything they do. I’m extremely happy and beyond pleased from the time I walk in the door till the time I leave the office. Great job Dr. Shin and team!Dr. Shin was amazing from start to finish. He made us feel comfortable and was very gentle with his approach. Gloria, Aaron & Ronan were also very thorough when providing information and we were always seen on time! I highly recommend this office as they were very accommodating!I found Dr. Chin through his excellent online presence and was encouraged that he offered ways to treat my knee besides surgery. From my first visit, he and his team were professional and welcoming. He listened carefully, explained my options clearly, and we ordered an MRI to better understand what was going on. Although a knee replacement may be in my future, Dr. Chin recommended a gel injection and cortisone before my vacation. I had a mild reaction afterward, and one of his colleagues was available that week to help me through it. My vacation went wonderfully: I had no knee pain or swelling. I’m grateful for the care I received and very pleased with my experience.Verified
I was dealing with significant shoulder pain and was relieved to find that the orthopedic surgeon who had successfully operated on my hip years ago is now practicing in Burlingame. He came highly rated on Yelp, which I am not surprised by. When I called, his assistant, David, was incredibly helpful and managed to fit me in the very next day. Dr. Shin was thorough, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to carefully evaluate my symptoms and review my X-rays before clearly and thoughtfully explaining his recommendations. I never felt rushed and truly appreciated his attentive approach. Thanks to his care, my shoulder is now back to normal. Dr. Shin is an excellent physician, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of orthopedic care.Verified
Can't say I was thrilled. At first he seemed fine: attentive and friendly. But things changed when the procedure he did on me didn't work. I had a partial tear in my hamstring tendon, and he performed a PRP on it. But after a month of still having pain, he said it was clear that the PRP hadn't worked. That in itself wasn't the problem; it's what happened after. I wrote him a (very nice) letter explaining why I didn't feel he had paid enough attention to certain things (an MRI of my spine, for example), but I never heard a word from him. (Though he he did call me after this review was posted...two months later.) Also, it felt like it was pulling teeth to get the office to refer me to a spine doctor. It was like I was just cut loose. So...I'd say the treatment might have been appropriate, but the follow-up was sorely lacking.I had a full right knee replacement in mid-November 2024. My experience with Dr. Shin and his Surgery Coordinator, Gloria Ortega, was excellent! I always like to say that knee surgery is not for sissies. Dr. Shin and Gloria made the experience highly-manageable! The knee surgery itself went perfectly and, cosmetically, my scar from it is very thin. Dr. Shin was kind and caring both pre- and post-op. Gloria is a superstar who solved a number of problems that arose involving things from the cancellation of my in-home PT plan the day after surgery (and solving the problem immediately) to answering the many questions I had over several months. She get backs to you in a very timely fashion, generally within several hours. I'm out walking and enjoying life again and I owe it to Dr. Shin and his team! Highly recommend!!Professional, educational and caring. Dr Shin asked all the right questions, staff was very friendly! Excellent Care!You'll be in very good hands with Dr. Shin and his employees. Efficient, thorough, amazing care.The doctor’s office did NOT know anything about the appointment today. I am glad I called to confirm before I left to go thereDr Edward Shin and Staff are very efficient and professional. Dr Shin addressed all of my orthopedic needs. He is compassionate and cares about his patients. His office in Burlingame has plenty of parking. I'm glad my pain management MD referred him. I have seen a few Orthopedic Surgeons and Dr. Shin is number #1 on my list. Thank you Dr. Shin for caring and helping me with my severe knee discomfort.Dr. Shin performed three different types of surgery on me (meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair and hip replacement surgery). I am very pleased with the results of every surgery. Dr. Shin and his staff were very helpful during the entire process.Let's face it--- who wants to see a surgeon? Especially the ones shoving surgery down your throat -- when a more conservative route might be better. This is my second gig with Dr. S and his staff -- 1st time was for a total shoulder replacement. Instead of doing it himself, he had the humility to refer me to someone else who had more experience w the type of issues i had w my shoulder. So now I"m back w 2 bad knees -- compliments of too many marathons and other body crushing sports. Dr S outline every possible option for me -- the super conservative route of injections/anti-inflammatories, a less invasive surgical option and a pretty grueling surgical option. Because he took the time to know my history and me, he understood that I've undergone 3 significant, invasive surgeries in 3 years, including a spinal fusion which resulted in years of complications and post op procedures that I'm still under going. After talking about all 3 options at length, he allowed me to choose w/ no pressure. After I chose, I asked him what he thought-- and it was what he would have proposed. We will be going the less invasive surgical route because I'm too full of cortisone from my spine and shoulder from previous years and already on a host of anti-inflammatories. After what my body has been through, the more invasive surgery would likely be far more taxing than normal. This is what garners one's trust in one's physician -- and he has mine 100%. Shout out to his staff - Michael, Aaron and Heather -- who not only run a tight ship. but are just as buttoned up about my case, my history and me. They feel like family. Once again, less than 5 mins wait time -- and that's after I was late!Dr. Edward Shin is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon who treated my golfer's elbow and pinched nerve in my neck with outstanding care and expertise. He is thorough, compassionate, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Thanks to Dr. Shin's interventions, I experienced significant improvement in my conditions and can now return to my activities with greater comfort and mobility. I highly recommend Dr. Shin for anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable orthopedic specialist. Thank you, Dr. Shin, for your exceptional care!I was referred to Dr Shin when our orthopedic surgeon was going to retire and sold his practice. I had a torn tendon that had snapped back repaired so I didn't have to have a more extensive surgery. I'm very happy with the care I received from everyone at the surgery center and his office staff in Burlingame has been great. I continued to have follow up appointments and PT until recently when Dr Shin was satisfied with my recovery. My surgery was May 2023. I plan on continuing to see Dr Shin for other issues I have and have referred other's to him.I'm 2 for 2 w Dr Shin and his excellent staff. First saw him (5 stars) Feb 2023. Back again for something different. Shout out to Dean (X-rays) -- I was a problem due to spine issues and he made it so much easier. Shout out to David and Aaron --so attentive, on top of it, superb rapport w patients. Sorry to not have gotten names of office staff - who is responsible for timely communication, attention to detail, coordination w other docs. I had a small -- 15 minute wait. However, the past 3 years I've seen a lot of providers. I have found that the best Drs often have waits. Why? First, Drs like Shin spend the time needed w their patients. He doesn't have one hand on the door, or staring at the computer while quickly checking off the tasks. He doesn't speed you through your answers. He listens. He looks at you, he sees your body language, facial expressions -- and leads his questions accordingly. I'd rather have a wait w my Dr when I get this kind of attention -- then get it exactly on time, so I'm rushed out exactly on time for the next patient. Second, this is SF, where traffic is unpredictable. I'm sometimes late myself because of it.Heather Masangkay is a very excellent worker. She demonstrates exceptional knowledge of her duties. She responds quickly to patients' needs & emails. Keep it up, Heather.
Doctor Edward Shin is an excellent Orthopedic surgeon, he did a great job on my hip Surgery and him and his staff are been helping me a lot on my recovery. Thank you very much for all your support! Candy Villagomez.October 12th, 2020 Doctor Edward Shin is an excellent Orthopedic surgeon, he did a great job on my hip Surgery and him and his staff are been helping me a lot on my recovery. Thank you very much for all your support! Candy Villagomez.Dr. Shin listens very well and indeed genuinely cares about your needs. He illustrates your injury visually and clearly. I like it that he performs surgery only because the other options failed. He is trustworthy and has best bedside manner.He is very Knowledgeable, he knows how to cure your pain and I think that what most people wantDr Shin is very nice. He explains everything thoroughly, he reconstructed my acl and everything turned out fine. Probably should have not worried as much, knowing how good dr Shin is.Dr.Shin is very professional, listening your questions and providing solutions, also I was scared for my surgery and he was very kind. Hip artroscopy ,core decompression, aspirate bone marrow.I feel very lucky to have been referred to Dr. Shin. Super friendly and easy to talk to, he's also obviously really smart and skilled too. He came up with a treatment plan to relieve chronic leg pain at a time when my other doctors seemed stymied. The surgery experience was very smooth and professional, and the surgery itself seemed very contained and precise. The follow-up was smooth and professional as well very clear instructions and no complications. Very impressed and appreciative!Very pleasant atmosphere, informative, caring, understanding, knowledgeable and patient. He does an excellent job for surgery and follow-up..Dr. Shin was awesome! He’s very knowledgeable and thorough in his explanations. That said, he’s really busy but has a great team of very responsive medical assistants to answer follow up questions.Dr. Shin took time and care to explain to me the recommended procedure and possible outcomes. I appreciated that it was as important to him as it was to me that I have a good understanding of the surgery plan. After surgery he went into detail to describe what he saw in my knee and what he repaired. I have been extremely satisfied with my experience with Dr. Shin and his team and would highly recommended!Great guy and very good at explaining the vaguearies of the human joints to us lay-folk. Always concerned that I understood what the diagnosis was, and what the treatment wouldinvolve, and what we hoped to achieve with that treatment.I had knee pain and severe grinding of my knee bones after an accident. I was recommended to AO Sports Med by urgent care a few months after. The office staff was helpful and kind. Dr. Shin was very professional, timely, and listened to what I said. After additional imaging he informed me that 60% of the people who had my injury could recover with PT. After trying PT I elected to have the surgery. Surgery was 2 weeks ago, it went great, and it appears I’ll have little scaring. Highly recommendedMy experience of surgery with Dr. Shin, has been amazing. He guaranteed me relief, from extreme knee wear and tear. And that he has with my first surgery, it’s been 2 weeks with my second knee surgery, I look forward to visiting his practice, for I value his professional care, which I know has moved on to a more stronger second knee. I highly recommend his service and care, I’m looking forward to be back as a cement finisher in 4-6 months. On do what I have been missing due to chronic kneeDr. Shin's great! He performed a major hip surgery for me with ease. Dr Shin's remarkably professional and made me feel comfortable through the entire treatment process. He really knows his stuff and I found that quite comforting. Everything from the first consultation to the follow up appointments went smoothly. I would highly recommend Dr. Shin for anything hip related!Dr. Edward Shin is an excellent hip surgeon and he has a wonderful staff! Highly recommend him.Dr. Shin was comprehensive but efficient. He was clear in providing a plan for my shoulder injury and as he stated it took some time to get better, but it is not 100%. Thank you.We were referred to Dr Shin when my daughter's regular orthopaedic doctor was not available (in surgery). Dr Shin assessed my daughter's knee, immediately referred her to an imaging center for an MRI, and requested the imaging center to perform the MRI that day. He called us as soon as he got the results (within 5 minutes of us leaving the imaging facility) and explained that she had a torn meniscus that would likely need to be operated on. Even though we explained that we would be returning to our regular orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Chin was caring enough to call the next day to see how our daughter was doing. Thank you Dr Shin! You're the best!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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