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Dr. Lin Shen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dr. Lin Shen, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Lin Shen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Boston, MA
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lin Shen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Shen graduated from yale University. Dr. Lin Shen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, MA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Shen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Shen has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Diarrhea and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shen received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Shen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shen is board certified in Clinical Pathology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Bowel Strangulation
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Bladder Infection
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
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Cirrhosis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Crohn's Disease
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis B
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hyperkalemia
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Lipid Disorders
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Rectal Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Immunization Administration
Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Locations

  1. 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-6389
  3. 3 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
    1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 983-7000
  4. 4 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
    1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 983-7848
  5. 5 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    375 Boylston St, Brookline, MA 02445
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (857) 307-0896

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3.7
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Sep 11, 2021
Absolutely amazing gastrointestinal Dr. he is extremely kind , informative , and actually listens to his patients . I had my colonoscopy with him , and he couldn’t have been more kind and informative . I will be requesting my GI DR be switched over to him. Excellent bed side manners !!
Trish — Sep 11, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Clinical Informatics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • yale University
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Pathology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lin Shen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shen's profile.

Dr. Shen frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Diarrhea and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lin Shen, MD is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lin Shen, MD holds board certification in Clinical Pathology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA