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Shoko Emily Abe, MD

Breast Surgery • Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Berkeley
510-420-8000
Portrait of Shoko Emily Abe
Portrait of Shoko Emily Abe
ucsf logo

Shoko Emily Abe, MD

Breast Surgery • Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Berkeley
510-420-8000

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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

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    303 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 29, 2025

      Dr Abe is amazing I trust her 100 percent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 10, 2025

      Dr Abe was excellent!! I came for a second opinion with the intention of staying with my original surgeon (who I live much closer to), but I'm honestly tempted to change to Dr Abe for my breast cancer surgery. She was so caring, knowledgeable, and I know I would be in good hands with her.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 3, 2025

      I am so fortunate to be working with Dr. Abe, Who is well informed, thoughtful and think outside the box

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      She deserves an award!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      My doctor was very responsive to my questions and concerns.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 9, 2025

      The doctor listened well while addressing all my concerns and even provided info that I didn't think to ask. She was very kind and thought taking her time during my visit

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