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Shoko Emily Abe, MD
Breast Surgery • Breast Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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Shoko Emily Abe, MD
Breast Surgery • Breast Surgical Oncology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Shoko Emily Abe is a surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. She takes a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment. Specializing in breast-conserving surgery, she uses plastic surgery techniques to reshape the breast and scar-hiding techniques, and she performs nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomies.
Abe's research interests include improvement in surgical techniques and new treatments for breast cancer.
Abe earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed a residency in general surgery at Drexel University and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Levine Cancer Institute.
Abe has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations that focus on cancer care, including the Bay Area Tumor Institute and Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology.
Education & training
Board certification
- General Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Fellowship
- Breast Surgery and Oncology, Carolinas Medical Center - GME
- Colon/Rectal Surgery, Creighton University Medical Center GME
Residency
- General Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine GME
Internship
- General Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine GME
Degree
- MD, Albany Medical College
My expertise
Specialties
Conditions
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- May 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Abe is one of your best! Please support her practice as best you can. She's an amazing surgeon and communicator.
- May 26, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I was so worried and my provider was incredible. She actually made a connection with me and made the visit fun. Wonderful experience.
- May 19, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Abe and believe I received the best up-to-date information and choices. UCSF is very lucky to have her,
- May 17, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Truly the best.
- May 15, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I would rate Dr. Abe a 10 if that high of a rating was available. She is amazing!
- April 30, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Abe is skillful, helpful, and excellent listener and problem solver. And friendly and kind.
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