Accepting new patients

Shawn Y. Hsu, M.D., M.S.C.I. (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • Adrenal Gland Nodules
  • Surgical Oncology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
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

I am a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon specializing in treating adults with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal diseases.

I provide minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) adrenalectomies through both transabdominal and retroperitoneal approaches. I also perform thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomies. I perform in-office ultrasounds, fine needle aspiration biopsies and thermal ablation for thyroid nodules.

I enjoy helping patients better understand their disease process and deciding on the best treatment through patient-centered and multi-disciplinary discussions.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.S., 2021, University of Rochester
    • M.D., 2016, Boston University School of Medicine
    • B.A., 2012, Boston University

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, University of Rochester, 2023

  • Fellowship

    • Endocrine Surgery, Columbia University, 2024
    • Clinical Research Fellow, University of Rochester, 2019-2021

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery, 2023

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (128 Ratings, 65 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. Terrific doc! Friendly, kind, reassuring. He took time to discuss options w me before starting. He told me what he was doing and how it would feel each step of the procedure. Can't recommend highly enough.

  2. Doctor was great!

  3. Dr Hsu had a calm, friendly demeanor. He took plenty of time with me. I didn't feel rushed and he answered my questions in a way I could understand. He performed a biopsy on my thyroid nodule without any additional staff in the room. He was very efficient and professional.

  4. He was concerned for me and my health.

  5. Very professional

  6. I was really impressed with this doctor. He explained what my surgical and non surgical options are and the risks and benefits to each. I went in determined to have RFA over thyroid removal but left really understanding why RFA might not be the best option for me, but he also said it's not off the table. It showed he listened and cared about my concerns going straight to removing my thyroid. He also didn't make me feel rushed and answered all my questions. I have several chronic conditions so I see a lot of doctors and I can honestly say that this doctor is one of the best I've seen. I really felt heard and listened to and left confident in his assessment. Highly recommend!

  7. Professional and proficient. No waiting or delays. Everyone we encountered was friendly and courteous.

  8. Professional, explained things well answered questions was not in a hurry.

  9. Clinician treated me very well.

  10. It was probably the best service and care I have ever received

  11. The endocrinologist surgeon was amazing very educated and helpful, however I was not supposed to be scheduled with him! I needed to see Endocrinology not a surgeon

  12. Dr was wonderful!!

  13. Very good

  14. Knowledgeable and low key.

  15. Very clear in details of the procedure and helping answer questions we had.

  16. Dr Hsu was great. He listened and explained things well.

  17. Very nice and patient

  18. Excellent!

  19. I will always recommend OHSU

  20. Dr. Hsu was easy going and candid. I laid out the relevant pros and cons for choices about my upcoming surgery and answered all my questions in a meaningful way. His obvious dedication to his practice and subject matter gave me confidence about my choices and my upcoming surgery.

  21. I felt seen, heard and cared about by the physician and all parties involved throughout the service. Dr Hsu was even courteous enough to apologize and tell me he was a little late due to a meeting. I only wish other establishments could follow your lead.

  22. Dr Shu has wonderful "bed side manner" and made me feel very comfortable as he discussed my treatment plan, as he took another biopsy, (told me I was doing great and to just breathe). He was patient with my questions, thorough, and I never felt rushed.

  23. The doctor was extremely kind, respectful, and very professional.l had a great experience.

  24. Great care

  25. knowledgeable cared, and willing to answer all questions

  26. He answered all of my questions before I even needed to ask. He was a great educator and tool my stress level regarding my situation down significantly

  27. Was very professional answered all questions was there for me.

  28. He was very personable and caring.

  29. All went well.

  30. Everyone was caring and helpful