Robert K Shin, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania	Doctorate	Other	1996

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - Albert Einstein Medical Center	Internal Medicine	1997
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania	Neuro-Ophthalmology	2001
Residency - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania	Neurology	2000

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Neurology	Psychiatry and Neurology	Not Specified

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Comment - “ He was nice, listened to my conc... ”

He was nice, listened to my concerns and helped me decide on how to proceed. He answered all my questions and concerns.

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“He was nice, listened to my conc...”

He was nice, listened to my concerns and helped me decide on how to proceed. He answered all my questions and concerns.

Anonymous 02/27/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 19, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Shin gave very clear explana... ”

Dr. Shin gave very clear explanations that provided reassurance that my results were not concerning.

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“Dr. Shin gave very clear explana...”

Dr. Shin gave very clear explanations that provided reassurance that my results were not concerning.

Anonymous 02/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 22, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Shin answered all of my quest... ”

Dr Shin answered all of my questions and was very detailed explaining things.

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“Dr Shin answered all of my quest...”

Dr Shin answered all of my questions and was very detailed explaining things.

Anonymous 01/22/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 08, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Physician was excellent. Just to... ”

Physician was excellent. Just took months to see him!

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“Physician was excellent. Just to...”

Physician was excellent. Just took months to see him!

Anonymous 01/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 04, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very thorough and concern with m... ”

Very thorough and concern with my medical status. Friendly and easy to talk to. I like Dr Robert Shin a lot. I'm lucky to have him.

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“Very thorough and concern with m...”

Very thorough and concern with my medical status. Friendly and easy to talk to. I like Dr Robert Shin a lot. I'm lucky to have him.

Anonymous 12/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 19, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Shin is outstanding in every ... ”

Dr Shin is outstanding in every way!

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“Dr Shin is outstanding in every ...”

Dr Shin is outstanding in every way!

Anonymous 02/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 23, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Shin is super busy but I was... ”

Dr Shin is super busy but I was surprised that he had not looked at my chart for past history of my MS prior to walking in exam room.

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“Dr Shin is super busy but I was...”

Dr Shin is super busy but I was surprised that he had not looked at my chart for past history of my MS prior to walking in exam room.

Anonymous 01/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 22, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Shin is the best neurologist ... ”

Dr Shin is the best neurologist I've ever had and extremely knowable about MS

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“Dr Shin is the best neurologist ...”

Dr Shin is the best neurologist I've ever had and extremely knowable about MS

Anonymous 01/22/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 03, 2026 -

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Comment - “ It was very educational and I fe... ”

It was very educational and I feel I'm in good hands.

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“It was very educational and I fe...”

It was very educational and I feel I'm in good hands.

Anonymous 01/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent rapport!... ”

Excellent rapport!

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“Excellent rapport!...”

Excellent rapport!

Anonymous 11/30/2025

Ophthalmologist - General, Neurologist - General

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MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

UVA Health Adult Neurology Clinic

UVA Health Eye Clinic Northridge

UVA Health University Medical Center

MedStar Health: Medical Center at Chevy Chase

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Gholam Motamedi, MD - Neurologist

Katherine Hamilton, MD - Neurologist

Mary Dudley, AGACNP - Internal Medicine Physician

Alissa Higinbotham, MD - Neurologist

Elizabeth Mundel, MD - Neurologist

Renzo Figari Jordan, MD - Neurologist

Keri Patel, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Andrew Southerland, MD - Neurologist

Cesarina Thohan, MD - Neurologist

Emily Benson, OD, MS - Optometrist

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