Vivian Shih, MD
4.9/5
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Vivian Shih, MD

Physiatrist

Clinical Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

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Biography

Dr. Vivian Shih received her Bachelor of Science with honors and Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Miami. In 2002, she completed her postgraduate medical training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Shirley Ryan Ability Lab). She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R or Physiatry) and specializes in non­-surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders, arthritis, gait and balance disorders. She also performs electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS), ultrasound guided joint/soft tissue injections, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. Dr. Shih previously practiced in the New Haven area from 2005 to 2018. She was an Attending Physician at Yale-New Haven Hospital and on faculty at the Yale School of Medicine. Prior to that, she had been practicing at Northwestern University Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She has published in the Arthritis and Rheumatism journal, Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) online review, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation journal, and Koopman's Arthritis and Allied Health textbook. She is a member of the AAPM&R, Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).

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Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehab (2003)
  • Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2002) IL
  • Medical Education: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital (1998) FL
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Los Gatos Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Los Gatos

555 Knowles Drive, Suite 201

Los Gatos , CA 95032

(408) 866-6651

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Redwood City

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-5643

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Los Gatos Los Gatos, CA
Los Gatos, CA
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Los Gatos

555 Knowles Drive, Suite 201

Los Gatos , CA 95032

(408) 866-6651

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(140 Ratings)

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She is thorough and professional. Answered all of my questions.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Shih is a very good and personable doctor. I feel like she is really listening to me. She quickly follows up on things that she says. Wish there were more doctors like her.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
An excellent doctor.
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is excellent doctor. She asks right questions and provides clear suggestions for patient to follow after visit.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent provider caring snd compassionate
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
An excellent doctor and a pleasure meeting with her.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you for the chat and recommendations.
Jul 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She is very through in her explaining
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent physician.
Jun 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Shih is wonderful, caring snd easy to talk to.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Thanks
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Shih is very personable and knows her stuff. I feel comfortable and confident in having her on my team.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Shih is a very caring Dr. ,answered my question well, and gave me good advice as to what I can do , and Dr. Shih will do a follow up in two months.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Shih handles video visits very well ande communicates well with me. It works almost as well as being in the office.
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor Shih if very clear of what she trying to communicate to me although I don't understand all the medical terminologies she is great! very luck to have her
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
She was revisiting all her notes to make a thorough questioning relating to my initial problems. It was really good.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
she is easy to talk with, very personable, very competant.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Amazing clinician, warm and friendly. She explains everything.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I found her to be a very thorough, concerned doctor who took as much time as I wanted to talk about my issue. Compassionate and caring.
Apr 2021
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