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Shoko Emily Abe, MD
Breast Surgery- Telehealth visits
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Shoko Emily Abe, MD
Breast Surgery- 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
- 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
Locations
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- August 29, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Abe is fantastic. She was caring and took the time to explain everything & answer questions. I felt very good leaving my appt.
- August 20, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Charming and pleasant to deal with the patient.
- August 12, 20265 out of 5 Stars
I really like Dr. Abe and am very impressed with her communication skills. She left me feeling very supported and confident in my medical care.
- August 11, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Abe is a kind and caring professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of her expertise.
- August 1, 20264.6 out of 5 Stars
Dr.Abe' bedside manner is impeccable. I could have used more information about my surgery. The post opt surgical visit felt rushed & this activated my anxiety. Dr Abe, asks if I have questions. Sometimes I do not know the right question to ask. It only surfaces after the fact.
- July 16, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Abe showed great empathy, was thorough in her diagnosis and treatment.
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