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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
    313 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 30, 2026

      Dr. Shoko Abe is the best.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 25, 2026

      Dr. Abe is a wonderful doctor! She's so knowledgeable, warm and caring. I feel grateful to be under her care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 21, 2026

      I love Dr. Abe!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 10, 2026

      Dr Abe is very friendly, polite, and professional. She creates a calm environment and explains things in a reassuring way that makes me feel comfortable and confident in my care.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 7, 2026

      I had an excellent experience with Dr.Abe. Not only is she a great listener, but she delved Into what my options were and what those entailed. The explanations of my results were extremely thorough and made me feel much better in making the decisions I needed to make. It is a welcome relief to be in the care of such a well versed, seasoned, and skilled doctor.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 29, 2025

      Dr Abe is amazing I trust her 100 percent

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