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 (102 Ratings, 48 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. Kind, through, provided good, understandable explanations

  2. Very polite and professional and listened to my concerns

  3. Very personable and empathetic. Knowledgeable.

  4. Very informative!

  5. Honesty and explanation of what was going on

  6. My experience was excellent

  7. Extremely thorough, professional, knowledgeable and patient.

  8. She was very nice and professional. Listened to me and answered all my questions.

  9. Have already told my friends if they need thyroid or parathyroid surgery I really recommend Dr Hsu

  10. He was very pleasant and answered all my questions. Enjoyed visiting with him.

  11. Knowledgeable, personable, and patient. Well prepared for the visit.

  12. Dr Hsu was very thorough, kind, and thoughtful. He was able to explain my condition and treatment in a way I could understand and ask questions about while simultaneously describing the same information in medical terminology to my partner who is a nurse.

  13. He was amazing. Knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions.

  14. I feel confident with my doctor

  15. Knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly.

  16. Very knowledgeable answered all my questions. Very professional.

  17. Doctor very nice. Answered all of my many questions in a timely manner.

  18. My experience was very calming. The love and care they share is amazing.

  19. They are all very friendly

  20. Informative, compassionate, asked for questions, provided answers, used language I could understand I did not feel rushed

  21. Dr. Hsu was thorough, explained things well, and didn't seem rushed.

  22. He seemed concerned and ordered further tests to see if he can pinpoint where the problem spot is

  23. Very attentive, listens to you, very patient and very interested in taking good care of you.

  24. Always fantastic, we feel very fortunate

  25. Dr Shawn Hsu was attentive, polite, and demonstrated the utmost compassion.

  26. I am writing to express my wholehearted and enthusiastic recommendation for Dr. Hsu. From the very first interaction, he demonstrated a rare and deeply appreciated combination of professionalism, compassion, and collaborative wisdom.Dr. Hsu not only heard my concerns-he listened to them. He made me feel safe, seen, and truly supported at every step. Rather than dismissing complexity, he leaned in: reading relevant research, inviting my perspective, and thoughtfully considering every element of my case. His ability to combine evidence-based medicine with genuine human care is extraordinary.He is generous with his time, clear in his communication, and kind in ways that can't be taught. I have never felt more respected or cared for by a physician. Dr. Hsu sets the gold standard for patient-centered care, and I could not ask for a more brilliant, trustworthy, or compassionate partner in my health journey. I trust him entirely.

  27. Extensive expertise, excellent communication, amicable, professional, friendly

  28. Everyone was kind, knowledgeable and patient with me.

  29. Dr Hsu is excellent. He is friendly, focused and caring. I felt very confident about Dr Hsu and was glad he was my surgeon.

  30. Easily understood, personable.Answered questions as presented Kind manner