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Shoko Emily Abe, MD

Breast Surgery
Breast Cancer Berkeley
510-420-8000
Portrait of Shoko Emily Abe
Portrait of Shoko Emily Abe
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Shoko Emily Abe, MD

Breast Surgery
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

  • 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

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    308 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 16, 2026

      Dr Abe showed great empathy, was thorough in her diagnosis and treatment.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 14, 2026

      Dr. Abe personable, efficient and thorough. She explained things so that I understood them. Her communications were clear and very informative. I feel confident in her care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 9, 2026

      Very nice very patient and very relatable felt like she listened.

    • 4.4 out of 5 Stars
      June 30, 2026

      Dr Abe spoke about possible treatments and there seemed to be only one.. Drain the impacted area. I wish she had given me the following informationhow long will it take to have report on culture, do I need to continually wear compression bar and if so how long. I regret that I did not ask these questions. As I have stated the procedure went quickly and now I think that there was not time to think

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 17, 2026

      Dr. Abe was excellent beyond 'very good' category. Extremely knowledgeable, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, very empathetic to my situation, and delightfully relatable. Left feeling a good plan was in place, and that I will be in good hands.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 16, 2026

      I would recommend her again any time. I am very grateful she took the time to review my case and talk to me as long as I needed. Thank you

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