Elaine Y. Shao, MD
Edmonds, WA 98026
Swedish Gastroenterology - Edmonds
21600 Highway 99, Suite 230, Edmonds, WA 98026
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About Elaine Y. Shao
As a transplant hepatologist, Dr. Shao specializes in the care of patients with liver diseases, cirrhosis, and liver transplants. She is also a gastroenterologist and performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. Her goal is to provide thorough, empathetic, and patient-centered care for all of her patients. It is important for her to develop trusting relationships with her patients in order to make individualized treatment plans targeted to each patient's unique goals. She believes in educating her patients so that they understand their diagnoses and are empowered to make important decisions about their health.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
2019
Ohio State University
2023
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
2019
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
2016
Member American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases( AASLD)
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology
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When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, yoga, concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
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Very good experience always
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Dr. Shao is wonderful. She is kind, knowledgeable, and collaborative. I also really appreciate how quickly she responds to results given her busy schedule.
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Dr. Shao is compassionate and has a great bedside manner. She makes me feel comfortable and calm.
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I love the professionalism the knowledge the social emotional peace of the impact of my medical care She is truly a holistic doctor that's very professional and kind supportive to whatever questions I have and a wealth of security. Thank you
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Dr. Shao was exemplary, she listened carefully, answered all my questions, and was very caring throughout my appt. She is a real credit to your organization.
Swedish Patient
Great doc. Very caring. Knows her stuff and quickly developed a rapport with me.
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