Elaine Y. Shao, MD
Seattle, WA 98104
Swedish Organ Transplant and Liver Center
1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104
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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
2019
Ohio State University
2023
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
Swedish
Swedish First Hill
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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Dr. Shao is incredibly knowledgeable in addition to having a great bedside manner.
Swedish Patient
Easy to schedule visit and great, efficient visit.
Swedish Patient
My first visit with her as my previous physician is no longer in the practice he was in. She had my lengthy records and was able to ask appropriate questions and understand where I am with my medical conditions. I have a followup timetable to see her.
Swedish Patient
Excellent communication skills. Made us feel as if we're working as a team. Took as much time as we needed; never rushed. Very open & friendly. Looking forward to working with her.
Swedish Patient
This visit was excellent as always it's a pleasure to have this team to make a difficult health situation very comforting to deal with I rate a 10 their average experience
Swedish Patient
Very good where I visited
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