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Alan W. Shindel, MD, MA

Urology
Urology Parnassus
415-353-2200
Portrait of Alan W. Shindel
Portrait of Alan W. Shindel
ucsf logo

Alan W. Shindel, MD, MA

Urology
Urology Parnassus
415-353-2200

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Education & training

Board certification

  • Urology, American Board of Urology

Fellowship

  • Urology, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Urology, Washington University School of Medicine

Internship

  • General Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine

Degree

  • MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Academic title

  • Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

    My research

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    395 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 28, 2026

      Dr Shindel took my concerns seriously and was very thorough with physical exam and even did an ultrasound. Have not read the AVS yet to see how thorough and understandable his suggested treatment options are.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 12, 2026

      Excellent physician: Listens attentively, through in his answer but succinct.I highly recommend this physician to others and will. Thank you!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 5, 2026

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 23, 2026

      The doctor listened to my concerns, and offered helpful advice.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 18, 2026

      Dr Shindel is fabulous. Kind and knowledgeable and respects me as a patient.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 28, 2026

      Excellent discussion of the issue and potential treatments.

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