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Dr. Dolores Shoback cares for patients with a variety of disorders related to the endocrine system, focusing particularly on metabolic bone disease, parathyroid disorders and osteoporosis. She also directs UCSF's physician training program in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism.

Shoback's research interests include metabolic bone disease, the calcium-sensing receptor and parathyroid hormone.

Shoback completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. She completed a fellowship in endocrinology at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1980

  • Fellowships

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1983

  • Residencies

    Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1980

  • Internship

    Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1978

  • Degree

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1977

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    59 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 16, 2025
    Dr. Shoback is without a doubt one of the best if not the best doctor I've ever had. Her knowledge, experience, empathy, and concern for my health are attributes that are exemplary and to be honored. I wish more doctors were like her. She is by far the VERY BEST!!
    Jun 07, 2025
    I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Shoback on my care team.
    May 29, 2025
    Dr Shoback is the best doctor!!!!
    May 23, 2025
    Dr. Shoback is a treasure..I'm blessed to have her as my doctor and have recommended her to others..
    May 01, 2025
    Dr Shoback is the best. She is so knowledgeable, caring, kind and I am lucky to-be her patient
    Apr 03, 2025
    Dr Shoback is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Kind, thorough, highly attentive, detail oriented, AMAZING. If only health care was like this
    Mar 15, 2025
    I wish all my doctors were like Dr. Shoback. She's listens, explains things clearly and has a wonderful demeanor. And, most importantly, is an expert physician.
    Mar 13, 2025
    Dr Shoback is absolutely the BEST doctor I've ever seen!!
    Mar 06, 2025
    On a scale of 1 to 5, Dr. Shoback is a 10. She diagnosed a condition that every one of my previous doctors (a long list) had missed - and saved my life by doing so.
    Mar 06, 2025
    Dr. Shoback is the BEST of the BEST
    Feb 27, 2025
    Dr. Shoback is an amazing endocrinoligist. She is caring, a great listener and has incredible knowledge on Osteoporosis.
    Feb 23, 2025
    Excellent care and compassion
    Nov 23, 2024
    Dr. Shoback and her associate Paige Were immensely attentive and responsive to my medical needs and questions.
    Oct 15, 2024
    Felt well taken care of
    Oct 15, 2024
    Dr Showback is a world expert and an outstanding physician. I am fortunate to be able to see her.
    Aug 30, 2024
    Extremely comprehensive exam and physical. All concerns and questions addressed with clear plan for follow up. Dr Shoback is a consummate professional.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Dr Shoback is amazing! I'm so glad she is my doctor
    Apr 13, 2024
    Dr Shoback was phenomenal!!! So caring and supportive
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr Shoback is an excellent physician .
    Oct 21, 2023
    She was very professional , caring and knowledgeable.
    Oct 12, 2023
    Truly exceptional; grateful to be in her care.
    Oct 07, 2023
    Dr Shoback is a Rock Star and I am very grateful that she took me on as a patient.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Dr Shoback is great!
    Aug 27, 2023
    Dr. Shoback is in all ways superb--knowledge, empathy, ready to help in whatever ways possible!

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