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Tina T. Shih, MD

Neurology • Neurology (Epilepsy)
Epilepsy & Seizures Program Parnassus
415-353-2273
Portrait of Tina T. Shih
Portrait of Tina T. Shih
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Tina T. Shih, MD

Neurology • Neurology (Epilepsy)
Epilepsy & Seizures Program Parnassus
415-353-2273

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About me

Dr. Tina Shih, a neurologist at the UCSF Epilepsy Center, specializes in treating epilepsy in the elderly, managing patients with drug-resistant seizures and caring for patients who have surgery for epilepsy. She also has expertise in psychiatric conditions related to epilepsy.

Shih earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed an internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. After a residency in neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, she completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the Columbia Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Her research interests include the use of antiepileptic drugs in nursing homes as well as racial and ethnic disparities in epilepsy.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology
  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology

Residency

  • Neurology, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    295 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 24, 2026

      Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 22, 2026

      Dr. Shih is very personable, caring, and knowledgeable in everything that I've ever spoken to her about. She listens and always asks my opinion about treatment decisions. I could go on and on but I will end by saying that she is the absolute best neurologist I've ever had!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 8, 2026

      My Care Provider, Dr. Shih, Is patient with me, and shows empathy, care and compassion regarding what's happening not only to me, but also my family members. Dr. Shih is an asset to your Organization.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2026

      Dr. Shih gained my confidence at our first appointment. She is a great listener, and clearly an excellent physician.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 3, 2026

      Like I said previously called because I was fearful, walked out much more confident, My Neurologist Rocks, like an All Star.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 29, 2026

      Dr. Shih is an outstanding physician.

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