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- Contraception
- Early Pregnancy Management
- Family Planning
- Hysteroscopy
- Pelvic Exam
- Pre-Conception Counseling
- Preventive Healthcare and Screening
- Sexual Minorities
- Sterilization
- Ultrasound
- Vaginal Examination
Biography
Dr. Shaw specializes in complex family planning, contraception, abortion, early pregnancy management and general gynecology. As the Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties at Stanford, she values inclusive, compassionate, expert clinical care. She is passionate about medical education and shaping future physicians, supporting training programs for students, residents and fellows in her role as the Associate Chair of Education for Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is an active mentor and researcher with her clinical research aimed at improving patient experiences and access to comprehensive reproductive health care. Dr. Shaw is an advocate for her patients and health care locally, nationally and across the globe. She aims to partner with each patient to best provide the individualized care that suits their life and goals.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Complex Family Planning (2022)
- Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015)
- Fellowship: Stanford School of Medicine (2013) CA
- MS, Stanford School of Medicine, Epidemiology and Clinical Research (2013)
- Residency: Oregon Health Science University (2011) OR
- Medical Education: Albany Medical Center (2007) NY
Honors & Awards
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2021)
- Chief Resident Teaching Award, OHSU Department of Ob|Gyn, Fourth year resident elected by residents for excellence in teaching (2011)
- Excellence in Teaching by a Clinical Fellow, Stanford University Department of Ob|Gyn, Awarded by Ob|Gyn Residents (2013)
- GME Program Director Award for Outstanding Contribution to Graduate Medical Education, Stanford Medicine (2021)
- Intern Teaching Award, OHSU Department of Ob|Gyn, Second year resident elected by intern class for excellence in teaching (2009)
- Kelley Skeff, Professionalism Award (Medical Staff), Stanford Health Care (2023)
- Mentor of the Year, District IX, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2020)
- Outstanding Faculty Professor in Gynecology, Stanford University Department of Ob|Gyn, Awarded by Ob|Gyn Residents (2015)
- Outstanding Resident Mentor Award, Stanford University Department of Ob|Gyn, Awarded by Ob|Gyn Residents (2021)
- Outstanding Stanford Faculty Professor in Ob|Gyn, Stanford University Department of Ob|Gyn, Awarded by Ob|Gyn Residents (2018)
- Top Oral Abstract: Mifepristone for Cervical Preparation, National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting (2014)
- Top Oral Abstract: Prevalence of breast symptoms after 2nd trimester abortion or loss, National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting (2023)
- Top Oral Abstract: Self-administered Lidocaine for Surgical Abortion, National Abortion Federation Annual Meeting (2016)
Memberships
- Secretary, Society of Family Planning Board of Directors (2024 - Present)
- Co-Chair, Complex Family Planning Fellowship Council, Society of Family Planning (2022 - Present)
- Member, Strategic Planning Working Group, Society of Family Planning (2021 - 2022)
- Member at large, Society of Family Planning Board of Directors (2020 - 2023)
- Invited Member, Merger Working Group, Society of Family Planning (2020 - 2021)
- Invited Panel Member, Maternal Child Health Research Institute, Trainee Grant Review Panel (2018 - 2022)
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015 - Present)
- Invited Member, Arthur Gold Humanism Honor Society (2007)
- Invited Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2006)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Chair of Education, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2019 - Present)
- Associate Director of Fellowship in Complex Family Planning, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013 - 2020)
- Associate Director, Division of Gynecology and Family Planning, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2016 - 2021)
- Associate Residency Program Director, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013 - 2016)
- Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Specialties, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2021 - Present)
- Director of Fellowship in Complex Family Planning, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2020 - Present)
- Residency Program Director, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2016 - 2021)
Publications
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Obesity Epidemic: How to Make a Difference in a Busy OB/GYN Practice
Shaw, K. A., Caughey, A. B., & Edelman, A. B. (2012). Obesity Epidemic: How to Make a Difference in a Busy OB/GYN Practice. OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SURVEY, 67(6), 365–73. -
Effect of a combined estrogen and progesterone oral contraceptive on circulating adipocytokines adiponectin, resistin and DLK-1 in normal and obese female rhesus monkeys.
Shaw, K. A., Hennebold, J. D., & Edelman, A. B. (2013). Effect of a combined estrogen and progesterone oral contraceptive on circulating adipocytokines adiponectin, resistin and DLK-1 in normal and obese female rhesus monkeys. Contraception, 88(1), 177–82. -
Obesity and oral contraceptives: A clinician's guide
Shaw, K. A., & Edelman, A. B. (2013). Obesity and oral contraceptives: A clinician's guide. BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 27(1), 55–65. -
Mifepristone-Misoprostol Dosing Interval and Effect on Induction Abortion Times A Systematic Review
Shaw, K. A., Topp, N. J., Shaw, J. G., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2013). Mifepristone-Misoprostol Dosing Interval and Effect on Induction Abortion Times A Systematic Review. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 121(6), 1335–47. -
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Birth
Shaw, J. G., Asch, S. M., Kimerling, R., Frayne, S. M., Shaw, K. A., & Phibbs, C. S. (2014). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Risk of Spontaneous Preterm Birth. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 124(6), 1111–19. -
Adjunct mifepristone for cervical preparation prior to dilation and evacuation: a randomized trial
Shaw, K. A., Shaw, J. G., Hugin, M., Velasquez, G., Hopkins, F. W., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2015). Adjunct mifepristone for cervical preparation prior to dilation and evacuation: a randomized trial. CONTRACEPTION, 91(4), 313–19. -
The Unmet Need for Family Planning
Atrio, J. M., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2013). The Unmet Need for Family Planning. Around the Globe for Women's Health: A Practical Guide for the Health Care Provider. Springer. -
Ensuring human rights in the provision of contraceptive information and services: Guidance and recommendations
Shaw (Contributor), K. (2014). Ensuring human rights in the provision of contraceptive information and services: Guidance and recommendations. World Health Organization. -
In reply.
Shaw, J. G., Asch, S. M., Frayne, S. M., Phibbs, C. S., Kimerling, R., & Shaw, K. A. (2015). In reply. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 125(4), 989-? -
Posttraumatic stress disorder and risk of spontaneous preterm birth.
Shaw, J. G., Asch, S. M., Kimerling, R., Frayne, S. M., Shaw, K. A., & Phibbs, C. S. (2014). Posttraumatic stress disorder and risk of spontaneous preterm birth. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 124(6), 1111–19. -
Immediate postpartum provision of long-acting reversible contraception.
Goldthwaite, L. M., & Shaw, K. A. (2015). Immediate postpartum provision of long-acting reversible contraception. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 27(6), 460–64. -
Update on long-acting reversible methods.
Conti, J., & Shaw, K. (2015). Update on long-acting reversible methods. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 27(6), 471–75. -
Self-Administered Lidocaine Gel for Pain Control With First-Trimester Surgical Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Conti, J. A., Lerma, K., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2016). Self-Administered Lidocaine Gel for Pain Control With First-Trimester Surgical Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 128(2), 297–303. -
Assessment of a simplified insertion technique for intrauterine devices
Christenson, K., Lerma, K., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2016). Assessment of a simplified insertion technique for intrauterine devices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS, 134(1), 29–32. -
Update on second-trimester surgical abortion.
Shaw, K. A., & Lerma, K. (2016). Update on second-trimester surgical abortion. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 28(6), 510–16. -
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Antepartum Complications: a Novel Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia
Shaw, J. G., Asch, S. M., Katon, J. G., Shaw, K. A., Kimerling, R., Frayne, S. M., & Phibbs, C. S. (2017). Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Antepartum Complications: a Novel Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes and Preeclampsia. PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 31(3), 185–94. -
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Placement Among Active-Duty U.S. Army Servicewomen.
Erickson, A. K., Nelson, D. A., Shaw, J. G., Loftus, P. D., Kurina, L. M., & Shaw, K. A. (2017). Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Placement Among Active-Duty U.S. Army Servicewomen. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 129(5), 800–809. -
Contraceptive Practices of Women With Complex Congenital Heart Disease.
Miner, P. D., Canobbio, M. M., Pearson, D. D., Schlater, M., Balon, Y., Junge, K. J., … Fernandes, S. M. (2017). Contraceptive Practices of Women With Complex Congenital Heart Disease. American Journal of Cardiology, 119(6), 911–15. -
Deployment and Preterm Birth Among United States Army Soldiers
Shaw, J. G., Nelson, D. A., Shaw, K. A., Woolaway-Bickel, K., Phibbs, C. S., & Kurina, L. M. (2018). Deployment and Preterm Birth Among United States Army Soldiers. American Journal of Epidemiology, 687–95. -
Contraception in US servicewomen: emerging knowledge, considerations, and needs
Harrington, L. A., Shaw, K. A., & Shaw, J. G. (2017). Contraception in US servicewomen: emerging knowledge, considerations, and needs. CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 29(6), 431–36. -
Update on second trimester medical abortion
Lerma, K., & Shaw, K. A. (2017). Update on second trimester medical abortion. CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 29(6), 413–18. -
Contraceptive counseling in reproductive-aged women treated for breast cancer at a tertiary care institution: a retrospective analysis
Johansen, S. L., Lerma, K., & Shaw, K. A. (2017). Contraceptive counseling in reproductive-aged women treated for breast cancer at a tertiary care institution: a retrospective analysis. CONTRACEPTION, 96(4), 248–53. -
Selection of Higher Risk Pregnancies into Veterans Health Administration Programs: Discoveries from Linked Department of Veterans Affairs and California Birth Data.
Shaw, J. G., Joyce, V. R., Schmitt, S. K., Frayne, S. M., Shaw, K. A., Danielsen, B., … Phibbs, C. S. (2018). Selection of Higher Risk Pregnancies into Veterans Health Administration Programs: Discoveries from Linked Department of Veterans Affairs and California Birth Data. Health Services Research. -
Advances in the management of early pregnancy loss.
Henkel, A., & Shaw, K. A. (2018). Advances in the management of early pregnancy loss. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. -
Self-Administered Vaginal Lidocaine Gel for Pain Management with Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Conti, J. A., Lerma, K., Schneyer, R., Hastings, C. V., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2018). Self-Administered Vaginal Lidocaine Gel for Pain Management with Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Self-administered lidocaine gel for local anesthesia prior to osmotic dilator placement: a randomized trial.
Schivone, G. B., Lerma, K., Montgomery, C., Wright, P., Conti, J. A., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2018). Self-administered lidocaine gel for local anesthesia prior to osmotic dilator placement: a randomized trial. Contraception. -
Improving contraceptive choice for military servicewomen: better provision serves both women and deployment planning.
Shaw, J. G., & Shaw, K. A. (2019). Improving contraceptive choice for military servicewomen: better provision serves both women and deployment planning. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 45(2), 86–87. -
Deployment and Preterm Birth Among US Army Soldiers.
Shaw, J. G., Nelson, D. A., Shaw, K. A., Woolaway-Bickel, K., Phibbs, C. S., & Kurina, L. M. (2018). Deployment and Preterm Birth Among US Army Soldiers. American Journal of Epidemiology, 187(4), 687–695. -
Self-administered lidocaine gel for local anesthesia prior to osmotic dilator placement: a randomized trial
Schivone, G. B., Lerma, K., Montgomery, C., Wright, P., Conti, J. A., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2019). Self-administered lidocaine gel for local anesthesia prior to osmotic dilator placement: a randomized trial. CONTRACEPTION, 99(3), 148–51. -
Improving contraceptive choice for military servicewomen: better provision serves both women and deployment planning
Shaw, J. G., & Shaw, K. A. (2019). Improving contraceptive choice for military servicewomen: better provision serves both women and deployment planning. BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 45(2), 86–87. -
Trends in Postpartum Uptake of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Between 2012 and 2016
Noon, B., Lerma, K., Kharsa, Z., & Shaw, K. (2019). Trends in Postpartum Uptake of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Between 2012 and 2016. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 133, 32S. -
Barriers to Completing Second-trimester Antenatal Screening: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Beshar, I., Henkel, A., Cahill, E., Josh, Y., & Shaw, K. (2019). Barriers to Completing Second-trimester Antenatal Screening: A Retrospective Cohort Study. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 133, 25S. -
Misoprostol as an Adjunct to Overnight Osmotic Dilators Prior to Second Trimester Dilation and Evacuation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cahill, E. P., Henkel, A., Shaw, J. G., & Shaw, K. A. (2019). Misoprostol as an Adjunct to Overnight Osmotic Dilators Prior to Second Trimester Dilation and Evacuation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Contraception. -
Induction of labor with an unfavorable cervix.
Solone, M., & Shaw, K. A. (2020). Induction of labor with an unfavorable cervix. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. -
Evaluation of shorter mifepristone to misoprostol intervals for second trimester medical abortion: a retrospective cohort study.
Henkel, A., Lerma, K., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2020). Evaluation of shorter mifepristone to misoprostol intervals for second trimester medical abortion: a retrospective cohort study. Contraception. -
Standardizing abortion education: what medical schools can learn from residency programs.
Burns, R. M., & Shaw, K. A. (2020). Standardizing abortion education: what medical schools can learn from residency programs. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. -
Postpartum LARC Among the Privately Insured-Use After Preterm and Term Births
Goldthwaite, L., Maric, I., Shaw, K. A., Stevenson, D. K., & Shaw, G. (2020). Postpartum LARC Among the Privately Insured-Use After Preterm and Term Births. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 135, 108S–109S. -
Effect of Delivery Room Postpartum Contraceptive Implant Insertion on Initiation of Breastfeeding
Shaw, K. A., Lerma, K., Reyes, G., Gutow, H., & Shaw, J. G. (2020). Effect of Delivery Room Postpartum Contraceptive Implant Insertion on Initiation of Breastfeeding. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 135, 105S. -
Uptake of Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Impact of Timing and Practice Patterns
Corbin, K., Miller, H., Bates, P., Lerma, K., Noon, B., & Shaw, K. A. (2020). Uptake of Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: The Impact of Timing and Practice Patterns. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
Sociodemographic Trends in Long Acting Reversible Contraception vs. Female Sterilization, 2006-2017
Beshar, I. B., Chelvakumar, M., So, J., Cahill, E. P., Shaw, K. A., & Shaw, J. G. (2020). Sociodemographic Trends in Long Acting Reversible Contraception vs. Female Sterilization, 2006-2017. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
Socioeconomic Differences Persist in Use of Permanent versus Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: An Analysis of the National Survey for Family Growth, 2006-2010 versus 2015-2017.
Beshar, I., So, J., Chelvakumar, M., Cahill, E. P., Shaw, K. A., & Shaw, J. G. (2020). Socioeconomic Differences Persist in Use of Permanent versus Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: An Analysis of the National Survey for Family Growth, 2006-2010 versus 2015-2017. Contraception. -
Dysmenorrhoea as a risk factor for pain with intrauterine device insertion.
Schneyer, R., Lerma, K., Conti, J., & Shaw, K. (2021). Dysmenorrhoea as a risk factor for pain with intrauterine device insertion. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. -
Comparison of Two Home Pregnancy Tests for Self-Confirmation of Medication Abortion Status: A Randomized Trial.
Fok, W. K., Lerma, K., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2021). Comparison of Two Home Pregnancy Tests for Self-Confirmation of Medication Abortion Status: A Randomized Trial. Contraception. -
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum contraception planning.
Miller, H. E., Henkel, A., Leonard, S. A., Miller, S. E., Tran, L., Bianco, K., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum contraception planning. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, 100412. -
First Trimester Abortion Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Henkel, A., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). First Trimester Abortion Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 64(3), 449–459. -
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management of Aspiration Abortion up to 83 Days of Gestation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Lerma, K., Goldthwaite, L. M., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management of Aspiration Abortion up to 83 Days of Gestation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
A Comparison of Paracervical Block Volumes Before Osmotic Dilator Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Shaw, K. A., Lerma, K., Hughes, T., Hastings, C., Fok, W. K., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2021). A Comparison of Paracervical Block Volumes Before Osmotic Dilator Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Pain management in outpatient surgical abortion.
Liu, S. M., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). Pain management in outpatient surgical abortion. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 33(6), 440–444. -
Making the financial case for immediate postpartum intrauterine device: a budget impact analysis.
Fitzgerald, A. C., Shaw, J. G., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). Making the financial case for immediate postpartum intrauterine device: a budget impact analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum contraception planning
Miller, H. E., Henkel, A., Leonard, S. A., Miller, S. E., Tran, L., Bianco, K., & Shaw, K. A. (2021). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on postpartum contraception planning. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM, 3(5). -
Potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception: evaluating ulipristal acetate plus cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor for ovulation disruption.
Cahill, E. P., Lerma, K., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2022). Potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception: evaluating ulipristal acetate plus cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor for ovulation disruption. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. -
Impact of a Potential 20-Week Abortion Ban on Likelihood of Completing Required Views in Second-Trimester Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound.
Henkel, A., Beshar, I., Cahill, E. P., Blumenfeld, Y. J., Chueh, J., & Shaw, K. A. (2022). Impact of a Potential 20-Week Abortion Ban on Likelihood of Completing Required Views in Second-Trimester Fetal Anatomy Ultrasound. American Journal of Perinatology. -
Cervical Preparation Using Ulipristal Acetate With Adjunct Misoprostol in Second-Trimester Surgical Abortions.
Peterson, S. F., Lerma, K., Shaw, K. A., & Blumenthal, P. D. (2022). Cervical Preparation Using Ulipristal Acetate With Adjunct Misoprostol in Second-Trimester Surgical Abortions. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 139(5), 907–909. -
Lactogenesis and breastfeeding after immediate versus delayed birth-hospitalization insertion of etonogestrel contraceptive implant: A non-inferiority trial.
Henkel, A., Lerma, K., Reyes, G., Gutow, H., Shaw, J. G., & Shaw, K. A. (2022). Lactogenesis and breastfeeding after immediate versus delayed birth-hospitalization insertion of etonogestrel contraceptive implant: A non-inferiority trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Paging the Clinical Informatics Community: Respond STAT to Dobbs v Jackson's Women's Health Organization.
Arvisais-Anhalt, S., Ravi, A., Weia, B., Aarts, J., Ahmad, H. B., Araj, E., … Sadasivaiah, S. (2022). Paging the Clinical Informatics Community: Respond STAT to Dobbs v Jackson's Women's Health Organization. Applied Clinical Informatics. -
Addressing postpartum contraception practices utilizing a multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team approach.
Miller, H. E., Do, S. C., Cruz, G., Panelli, D. M., Leonard, S. A., Girsen, A., … Bianco, K. (2022). Addressing postpartum contraception practices utilizing a multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team approach. AJOG Global Reports, 2(4), 100100. -
New Gaps and Urgent Needs in Graduate Medical Education and Training in Abortion.
Beasley, A. D., Olatunde, A., Cahill, E. P., & Shaw, K. A. (2023). New Gaps and Urgent Needs in Graduate Medical Education and Training in Abortion. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges. -
Discovery of an Ectopic Pregnancy after Attempted Self-Managed Abortion.
Beshar, I., Liu, S. M., Shaw, K. A., & Henkel, A. (2023). Discovery of an Ectopic Pregnancy after Attempted Self-Managed Abortion. The New England Journal of Medicine, 388(3), 278–279. -
Anesthetic Considerations for Second-Trimester Surgical Abortions.
Ozery, E., Ansari, J., Kaur, S., Shaw, K. A., & Henkel, A. (2022). Anesthetic Considerations for Second-Trimester Surgical Abortions. Anesthesia and Analgesia. -
Postpartum long-acting reversible contraception among privately insured: national analysis 2007-2016, by term and preterm birth.
Shaw, J. G., Goldthwaite, L. M., Maric, I., Shaw, K. A., Stevenson, D. K., & Shaw, G. M. (2023). Postpartum long-acting reversible contraception among privately insured: national analysis 2007-2016, by term and preterm birth. Contraception, 110065. -
Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive use among active-duty, female U.S. Army soldiers.
Eastin, E. F., Nelson, D. A., Shaw, J. G., Shaw, K. A., & Kurina, L. M. (2023). Postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptive use among active-duty, female U.S. Army soldiers. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Cabergoline for Lactation Inhibition After Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Henkel, A., Johnson, S. A., Reeves, M. F., Cahill, E. P., Blumenthal, P. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2023). Cabergoline for Lactation Inhibition After Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 141(6), 1115–1123. -
Cervical preparation for second-trimester procedural abortion.
Fraz, F., Liu, S. M., & Shaw, K. A. (2023). Cervical preparation for second-trimester procedural abortion. Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. -
The Experience of Breast Symptoms after Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss.
Henkel, A., Reeves, M. F., & Shaw, K. A. (2023). The Experience of Breast Symptoms after Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
Prior Cesarean Birth and Risk of Uterine Rupture in Second-Trimester Medication Abortions Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Henkel, A., Miller, H. E., Zhang, J., Lyell, D. J., & Shaw, K. A. (2023). Prior Cesarean Birth and Risk of Uterine Rupture in Second-Trimester Medication Abortions Using Mifepristone and Misoprostol: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Obstetrics and Gynecology. -
A Case of an Obstructed Delivery by a Large, Lower Uterine Segment Fibroid Interlocked with a Fetal Mentum.
Miller, S. E., Miller, H. E., Waldrop, A. R., Karakash, S. D., & Shaw, K. A. (2024). A Case of an Obstructed Delivery by a Large, Lower Uterine Segment Fibroid Interlocked with a Fetal Mentum. AJP Reports, 14(1), e85–e87.
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Patient Reviews
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Dr. Shaw is very caring and a great listener.
She was very helpful and reassuring and made me feel much better about everything.
She was very warm and caring while still being professional. She thoroughly answered all of my questions which put my mind at ease.
Dr. Shaw was caring, professional and made a rather uncomfortable procedure much more tolerable!
High quality and lovely energy. Thank you.
Extremely pleasant and warm. She instantly makes you feel comfortable while still exuding professionalism and an ability to convey medical information while making it understandable and hopeful. She is excellent!
Dr. Shaw is a very professional and nice doctor.
Everyone were really nice, explained in detail, answered all the questions that I had with joy, loved their care, and the whole process was really fast. I really loved this visit today.
very kind and patient
Dr. Shaw is very warm, a strong communicator, and very thorough in her work.
I am extremely impressed with Dr. Shaw. She is not only extremely knowledgeable but caring and compassionate. She made me feel heard and I left our visit with a sense of HOPE. To say I am grateful is an understatement. I am so happy O choose to pursue medical care outside of my town. Huge thank you to Dr. Shaw and Stanford!
She was kind and listened to my concerns and explained the process very well
Kate was lovely. Excellent expienece
Dr. Shaw is very caring and knowledgeable doctor.
I like her communication- she is very helpful and it is easy for me to understand the basis for her recommendations.
kind, answers questions
She was great . Very pleasant, professiona,l made you feel comfortable. Thank you for being so thorough
They were all so nice and helpful. They answered all my questions and made me feel safe and comfortable
Excellent physician, thorough, smart, kind, strong communication skills.
I love everyone at Stanford!!
Dr. Shaw was extremely helpful, comforting, and gave me plenty of information before and during the procedure. I would highly recommend her :)
Friendly and easy to understand. Answered all questions confidently. Even asked what pronoun I would prefer.
Dr. Shaw has a wonderful bed side manner. I have been to this clinic before to see other Dr.'s .This was the first time I was to see Dr. Shaw.
Excellent
Dr. Shaw is really friendly and knowledgeable. I would choose her again if needed.
I loved the service very nice people thank you
Kate Shaw was exceptional. She made the whole process a very pleasant, pain free, and wonderful experience.
Great doctor :) Kind, patient and clear.
Thank you, excellent bedside manner.
She was kind, thoughtful, skilled (painless procedure!) and professional.
I felt very comfortable and supported
thank you so much
Dr. Shaw is very helpful and patient. I really appreciate how she listens to me and was able to answer all of my questions. I felt she took my concerns seriously and I was able to openly discuss issues with her without judgement.
Incredible job, thank you both!!
My entire care team and all the support staff were great! They did a great job making me feel comfortable and informed the entire time. Also I called back the office with a question after I had left and I had a response in my My Health messages within minutes!
Love love her she is awesome
Incredibly compassionate provider, knowledgeable, kind, and thorough
Dr. Shaw is wonderful & knows how to deal w/ complex patients like mysel.
Excellent!
Quick, informative, and efficient.
Dr. Shaw is a wonderful physician. She is patient, kind, attentive, and always makes a point to address my concerns. I feel very comfortable working with her and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to have her as a member of my care team.
Kate Shaw has been one of my doctors for a few years. She is excellent because she is thorough in her explanations and has listened to any concerns I may have. Excellent follow-up visits too. I appreciate her professionalism and friendly demeanor. Thank you Dr. Shaw.
Excellent staff.
As in my previous note, Dr. Shaw is the best and other doctors should be as considerate and thoughtful as she is.
Dr Shaw is the kindest doctor I know. She explains everything well and truly cares about her patients.
Dr. kate Shaw is excellent.
Phenomenal physician
Dr Shaw is a wonderful provider and answered all my questions with exceptional knowledge and expertise!
The best physician I have ever had.
Truly excellent bedside manner!
I love having Dr. Shaw as my care provider.
Dr. Shaw was fantastic! I've had such positive experiences with my providers here and she is no exception. She's quick, informative, and just overall a nice and caring doctor.
Dr. Shaw is amazing!
Dr. Shaw is an excellent physician. She does not ever rush me. She is caring and thorough.
I really liked Dr Shaw.
Dr. Shaw is super nice and very skilled.
Dr. Shaw and the entire team were thoughtful, thorough and attentive to my questions and medical situation. Thank you!
I have never had such a good experience. Dr. Shaw patiently listened to me. I was so impressed. She was totally present and attentive to me despite what I'm sure is a busy schedule for her. She is an excellent provider and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Medical Intern and Dr. Shaw were excellent! Gave me specifics about process of endometrial biopsy and explained the procedure in full detail. Both made me very comfortable. we than discussed plans after biopsy for IUD.
Very considerate provider. Great bedside manner.
Dr. Shaw was very kind, understanding, and knowledgeable.
Excellent doctor - Very gentle with procedure performed; extremely pleasant!
I believe much of my time was spent with an intern who was excellent. I think it saved my gynecologist time when she did come, which was good.
Dr. Shaw was excellent! Efficient, thorough, explained everything clearly. Made me feel very comfortable. Great provider!
Dr. Shaw has been an amazing provider. I truly felt like she listened, cared, understood, and supported my decisions fully and without hesitation. I always have a wonderful experience with her.
very good doctor, very good experience
She's great.
I've already rec'd Dr. Shaw to my friend.
Dr. Shaw was definitely worth the two and half hour trip I made. One of the best decisions I have made this year, has been to get a second opinion with her.
I really liked Dr. Shaw. She showed genuine concern and was extremely helpful.
I did not feel like I was listened to and notes from my previous appointments seemed to be ignored.
Dr. Shaw was excellent! She made me feel comfortable and demonstrated empathy in her bedside manner which helped put me at ease after experiencing a pregnancy loss. I would highly recommend her to others.
Dr. Shaw is the best doctor I have ever interacted with. Smart, kind, helpful and informative.
Just need the suggested improvements, thank you, so much for the receptiveness & consideration & friendliness of my concerns!! Thank you so much!!
Dr Shaw gave me a choice for my treatment. I felt I was offered the best of care. I appreciate her proactive approach.
Dr. Shaw was very compassionate and I am grateful for her care. I was pleased how quickly I recovered after her care. Thank you Dr. Shaw.
I was very favorably impressed with the amount of time that Dr. Shaw spent with me discussing surgery, my options & possible outcomes of each option - I was provided information on the surgery & questions were answered with complete information. After surgery my spouse informed me that Dr. Shaw spent time with him to explain the outcome of the surgery & to answer all his questions -
Dr. Shaw is amazing. She is honestly the best doctor I have ever had. She is extremely caring, knowledgeable, & sincere. She made a horrible experience more bearable because of her understanding & grace.
Excellent compassionate care provider. Easy to talk to. Efficient. Would refer any of my family or friends to see her.
Dr. Shaw has been amazing. I feel highly confident in her care
Dr. Shaw was excellent. Very friendly and put me at ease. Would definitely recommend her to others.
Dr. Shaw and Dr. Little were both wonderful! Very happy with my experience with them.
I've never felt more secured with the care that Dr. Kate Shaw has given me and my husband. I would really love to see her again for my succeeding prenatal visits, but I was saddened that I have to be transferred to another doctor's care. I'm praying that my next doctor will be as kind, caring and understanding as Dr. Shaw.
Kate Shaw was incredibly patient and helpful.
Dr. Shaw is absolutely amazing. I would refer everyone to her. She is kind, compassionate, and she provides expert care.
Dr. Shaw showed exceptional friendliness, compassion & understanding. She did her best to reduce the cost of the procedure. I was deeply impressed with her efficiency & skillfulness.
Dr. Shaw was so great. She was clear, gentle, yet completely inspired my confidence. She was helpful and available when my visit was a bit difficult.
Dr. Shaw put me at ease. My visit with her was to obtain a second opinion and she really helped me sort out a plan of treatment, specifically one that was appropriate for my issue and also tailored to my specific situation and other medical conditions. I was very impressed.
Dr. Shaw is excellent doctor who really cares about patients.
Kate Shaw as always was amazing, caring and supportive.
Dr. Shaw is incredible. She is the most kind, compassionate, and competent doctor I've ever met.
Was very good.
The Dr. was fabulous.
Was very happy I had picked Dr. Shaw.
Loved Dr. Shaw so much! Thank you.
Dr Shaw is an incredible physician! She is thorough, caring, empathetic and extremely informative. Would recommend to anyone and everyone
dr Shaw did a great job easing my concerns and coming up with a plan!
Dr Shaw was so personable, professional, and kind. She made the visit the best case scenario for what it was.
Excellent physicians!
I got a lot of time w/resident but she Dr. Shaw did seem rushed - I had some minor questions I didn't get to ask.
Dr. Shaw is incredible. So great, can't say enough good things.
Dr. Shaw has fantastic bedside manner. It is truly evident she cares for her pts. Highly recommend this provider.
Dr. Shaw was fantastic! She explained that she liked challenging biopsies, then offered to do the endometrial biopsy in the office, and was successful! She did what 2 other specialists weren't able to do in the operating room! (I'd been to OR 2 X in 2015, with 2 different OB/GYN's, both unsuccessful).
Dr. Shaw was FANTASTIC!! Very patient and really took the time to converse with me about my medical concerns.
Dr Shaw was wonderful.
She took the time to answer all of my questions and concerns, and made me feel at ease. She stayed with me after the procedure and was incredibly warm and friendly. Really great experience!
Have been seeing Dr. Kate Shaw for over three years - she is fantastic. I trust her very much and even though I moved to San Francisco, I'll continue to come down to Stanford to see her.
Dr. Shaw is great! Quick, respectful, and interested.
Dr. Kate Shaw is great and I am so glad I found her and established care w/her!
I usually see Dr. Daniels. This visit I met with Dr. Shaw. Dr. Shaw is such a nice, professional person that treated me with respect and answered any questions I had. I am glad I had the chance to meet with her.
There was some confusion on my 2nd visit as to what procedure I was having done.
Great experience overall. Only complaint is that I was not advised beforehand to arrange for a drive back home after the procedure.
Dr. Shaw is a wonderful dr. - I look forward to visiting her in the future.
1st visit. She was rushed but took time to answer questions. Felt like I was holding her up from next patient.
Dr. Shaw seemed inexperienced. Did not answer questions or provide guidance.
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