About Jennifer Shin, MD, MPH
Jennifer Shin, MD is a medical oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital specializing in breast cancer. She is also a specialist in palliative medicine. She received her undergraduate education at Stanford University and her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in palliative medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Her specific research interests include quality of life in patients with breast cancer and patient-physician communication.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Breast Cancer
- Palliative care
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Spanish
Locations
Mass General Cancer Center
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-5130
Phone: 877-726-5130
Medical Education
- MD, University of Pennsylvania
- Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Fellowship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Fellowship, Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
The Doctor is terrific - very thorough, very specific, and very kind.
Dr Shin is a one of a kind Dr you feel comfortable and safe with her.she listen to your concerns and is very knowledgeable about my history and what needs to he taken care
Dr. Shin is an excellent oncologist, up to date on the latest science and practices. She is compassionate, caring, and very personal. She makes you feel very special as a patient. Since I only see her once a year, she clearly reads my records in advance of our meeting. She follows through on any recommendations she makes. She is a star!!!
Dr. Shin is kind, smart,thoughtful and simply spectacular!
Dr. Shin takes the time to know me and my family. She remembers what was said to her. She is a great communicator and a wonderful doctor. I am blessed to her in my life.
Great listener. Took time
This doctor is professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk with. She made me comfortable and was concerned about my particular situation. I'm glad that she'll be following up on my care.
Dr Shin is professional and very knowledgeable. In addition she listens, explains carefully, and has a pleasant and approachable manner. Very thorough and not rushed. Compassionate - shows concern for her patients.
Always professional and understanding and caring! Focus on the matter at hand! Upbeat and positive!
Dr. Shin is extremely compassionate and empathetic. I felt very well respected and listened to.