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Dr. Joongho Shin, MD

Colorectal Surgery
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joongho Shin, MD

Dr. Joongho Shin, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC. Patients rated Dr. Shin an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shin works at Keck Hospital Of USC in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Keck Medicine of USC-Administrative Office
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 865-3690
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    Keck Medicine of USC-Clinic
    1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 865-3690
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:30

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  • Keck Hospital of USC

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    About Dr. Joongho Shin, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean
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    NPI Number
    • 1821389263
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joongho Shin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shin has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shin works at Keck Hospital Of USC in Los Angeles, CA. View the full address on Dr. Shin’s profile.

    Dr. Shin has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Shin. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shin.

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