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Maisie L. Shindo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Accepting new patients

  • Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
  • Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neuroendocrine
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • Thyroid Cancer

Locations and contact

I see patients at
OHSU Beaverton
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Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Shindo joined the department in 2008. She serves as director of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Program, consulting with patients and providing a full range of diagnosis and treatment services to patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders.

Dr. Shindo has special expertise in the treating complicated thyroid and parathyroid conditions, bringing together the expertise of doctors from several specialties when necessary. She has performed pioneering work with new treatments, including minimally invasive surgery in the thyroid area done under local anesthesia and minimally invasive thyroid surgery with video technology. This surgery is an updated version of the usual laparoscopic procedure that gives patients the benefits of a much smaller incision and smaller scar after surgery.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Residency

    • Otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, University of Southern California Medical Center, 1989

  • Fellowship

    • Head and neck oncologic surgery, Northwestern University Hospital, 1991

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Otolaryngology, 1989

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - head and neck surgery
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (155 Ratings, 59 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Very approachable, answered all questions, was very upfront with risks, very thorough

  2. Provided good, clear information and had a clear next steps plan.

  3. Dr. Shindo listened to my concerns, understood my fears and explained how to best proceed to accomplish the best outcome.

  4. She was very good at explaining everything and letting me know my options about how we could proceed.

  5. We had a very informative discussion.

  6. They treated you as family. They take care of you with the utmost respect, especially when you ask question after questions. Hehehe

  7. She was very thorough. Explained everything we questioned. Friendly. Quick to get back with instructions.

  8. Everyone was very helpful and respectful

  9. Very knowledgeable about my health

  10. Very thorough and caring through out the process.

  11. Very professional. She inspires complete trust.

  12. Even when I did not know what questions to ask, I never felt out of the loop. The only thing I felt unprepared for has been the general feeling of malaise I have felt since the surgery.

  13. Patient, kind, listened

  14. She spent a lot of time with me and is willing to find the cause of my issue.

  15. Very approachable, smiling and friendly.

  16. Dr. Shindo was professional, knowledgeable and personable.

  17. Very Caring and their concern for my well-being is exceptional. I cannot express how much gratitude that I feel right now.

  18. Dr Shindo is so knowledgeable and I really appreciated how she ascertained the problem and a solution plan in one session that previously took a year to just get acknowledged elsewhere. She was efficient and explained things in very easy-to-understand terms. When talking about the risks or possible causes that were more serious in nature, she was amazing at not making it feel urgent and earth-shattering, but she still called for tests and walked me through everything.

  19. Dr. Shindo was through as she explained my prognosis and options. I'm glad I chose her.

  20. Experienced and very pleasant

  21. I have already recommended her to a friend. Dr. Shindo is present, she listens to questions, does not appear rushed, but genuinely concerned. All questions and concerns were answered. She is what patients seek in a physician, knowledgeable, capable, compassionate with excellent skills as a surgeon. As a surgeon myself, I appreciated and respected her demeanor and ability to solve my health issues.

  22. Dr. Shindo is outstanding very caring. She explained the procedure, options and risks. She was communicative before and after surgery.

  23. I felt confident that I was being treated appropriately and appreciated Dr Shindo' s thorough exam and research into my past issues.

  24. I have every confidence in Masie Shindo MD

  25. Physician was thorough and talked to myself and the resident throughout which aided my understanding of my situation and what was happening.

  26. She is an amazing surgeon. Smart, detailed, very experieced and cares about her patients. Plans well.

  27. This is the most amazing experience that I've had in my life when going to a doctor and I feel understood, I understand it's hard for me to communicate. Nonetheless I have had a very horrifying experience in the past and that has nothing to do with anything today a couple really. Thank God and thank Jesus for you guys the strength and hope that I get today if something I've never Fell before because of the broken records that I experienced today In my county. Also, the surgeon that did or was going to do my carpal tunnel surgery, at work there is nobody that's gonna cover me for that. Also, I didn't know how to cover finances. The neurosurgeon was saying that I was OK though I felt different. I do apologize for missing meetings. I had other stuff stuff within my headaches and other things going on.

  28. Excellent experienceWell cared for

  29. She was a new doctor in my care team. She delivered the results of my CT Scan calmly and with a clear delivery of details. Explained information in detail and wanted to be sure I understood her diagnosis and the steps ahead. I never felt it was a rushed conversation!

  30. Professional, timely, good coordination with MD. MD displayed high level of expertise and a high level of knowledge in recommended surgery, which in turn instilled in me a high level of confidence