I first needed Doctor Shin 12 years ago , I had a outpatient left had surgery that was a total success and I had almost no down time , Doctor Shin knew what had to be done and he did it Move the calendar ahead 12 plus years and I again needed Doctor Shin for a right thumb soreness, after sitting down with Doctor Shin and going over my options he sent me home with some exercises that I followed for one month. In closing Doctor Shin is the PREMIUM HAND SURGEON , I drove 3 hours one way to have Doctor Shin evaluate my right thumb , I am active 80!year old senior and need the BEST , that is why I choose Doctor Shin read more

Due to a complex medical condition, since 2018, I've had 4 carpal tunnel surgeries, 2 cubical tunnel surgeries, 1 trigger finger surgery 2 TFCC repairs and 1 thumb joint replacement surgery with Dr, Shin and every one has been incredibly successful. Unrelated, my daughter needed a TFCC surgery and later a surgery to add a plate and screws in her arm and he also did those surgery's- both completely successful! I feel honored to have access to his level of expertise- he is just wonderful! read more

Steve Shin, MD - Kaiser Permanente - Orthopedists Near Me - Riverside, California

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Had a consultmfor hand surgery after researching lists of surgeons. Also , received steroid injection for trigger finger. Really personable fellow, cheerful, smart, funny. Wasn't able to have the surgery with him because his practice suddenly changed to not accepting any Medicare patients. Very disappointed! Had to start all over again with different surgeon and consult. Not so easy when still in long recovery from hospitalizations and a struggle to get things done.. If you can, though, go with him. Heard he does all the sports teams. read more

Dr Shin was amazing. He did an excellent job surgically repairing my ankle injury. He demonstrated competence and exceptional bedside manner. I was so blessed to have him as my surgeon along with Hayden Leslie, his PA who assisted me in the ED and coordinated my care. Thank you both! read more

The best! I've had carpal tunnel surgery and two trigger finger release surgeries. He has also treated my husband for a couple ailments. Dr. Shin is moving around to different offices now and a little bit harder to make an appointment with and I am almost in a panic. I need to see him for my other wrist. He's the best. I can't see myself going to anyone else. Besides being personable he's also the best surgeon. read more

Steve Shin, MD - Kaiser Permanente - Pre-op with Dr. Shin. - Orthopedists Near Me - Riverside, California

He operated on my right wrist. I had a torn ligament. My condition is so much worse after the surgery. All he had to said, sorry, surgery did not go well. I'm at the point where I have to have another surgery as I have hardly any mobility. read more

Went to Dr. Shin for what I thought was a cyst growth in my wrist but found out that I was not just a case of tendonitis which would resolve on its own. Felt very nervous but his calming bedside manner is so relaxing I did not get anxiety. He is Asian American which is really important for me because I feel culturally more comfortable since I'm a second generation Asian American who has delt with some pretty bad experiences with first generation Asian male doctors that left me feeling worse. Over all very pleasant experience and will go see him again for all my hand needs! His PA is a lovely person too. read more

I would give Dr. Shin a 10 plus if I could. I had middle trigger finger surgery on 2/13/24. I had no pain afterword. Dr Shin is not only a great doctor, but one of the top hand surgeons in the whole country and also just happens to be a great person. He answers all your questions and you never feel rushed. He also has a great staff. Special thanks to Elizabeth, Reena and Michelle. read more

After a car accident, I was diagnosed with a fracture of the distal end of my right radius. Aside from some x-rays, no other imaging or tests were done. On my follow up visits, I kept telling him that my wrist and my index finger hurt as well, and that something was wrong with them. He didn't listen. Fast forward 6 month. My follow up was with his PA, and upon hearing my complaints of my wrist and finger pain, the PA ordered an MRI. The MRI showed that I had a torn ligament in the index finger and a torn ligament in my wrist... After my pain doctor heard about the missed diagnoses, he told me that I needed to switch doctors, and he referred me to a wonderful hand surgeon. One that actually cares and listens to his patients. I should have switched earlier but everyone kept saying that Dr. Shin is the best. Clearly, he is not. read more

Dr Shin is a brilliant hand surgeon who's on top of his game and cares greatly about his patients. After a car accident, fractured wrist, a terrible surgery and bad physical therapy I was in horrible pain and life was unbearable. I was looking for the best hand specialist in Los Angeles to fix my hand and I learnt that all pro athletes go to him, even from different states and countries- so it was a no brained. Four corner fusion, 6 weeks in a cast and I'm as good as new. The only thing I regret is not having Dr Shin do my first surgery it would've saved me lots of pain and suffering. read more

I am so lucky to have found Dr. Shin and his amazing staff. After 3 finger surgeries,after a dog bit my pinkie finger, I was deformed and I had constant pain. Dr. Shin decided 2 surgeries instead of one big one to reduce complications, I am pain free and have a normal looking finger. I have my loft back and after 6 years I can put this traumatic event behind me!!! Thank you!!! read more

What a wonderful, compassionate, informative doctor. My with had surgery to remove some bones in her wrist, and has enjoyed the wrist flexibility she now has. He was a secondary doctor to our initial surgeon, and we wish we could have found him first! Don't hesitate-get in to see him now! BL read more

Fabulous physician! Professional, friendly, kind, highly knowledgeable. Dr. Shin treated my trigger thumb and ultimately surgically fixed the problem and it's been perfect for years. I would recommend him more than highly to everyone. read more

4.5 stars, only because you have to schedule appointments through the phone rather than in the office and you get stuck on hold for a long time. Dr. Shin, however, is amazing. I was quite late coming in because I live far away and was caught in traffic. Yet, he was still willing got see me, was very polite and friendly, had great bedside manner, and was gentle with my hand. I had seen another doctor who told me I had a different problem, but Dr. Shin said that doctor was wrong, and gave me the same diagnosis my primary care doctor had. He was surprised the other specialist I saw had gotten it wrong and hadn't splinted me yet! I get my splint off next week and I hope I won't need surgery. Go to Dr. Shin! It was worth the hectic drive! read more

TWO THUMBS DOWN!! This Guy (I refuse to call him a Dr......even though he is) misdiagnosed what was proved to be a simple Trigger-Finger Injury! (and he's the hand specialist?). During the consultation he was obviously distracted, annoyed and rushed (in his defense, they had more patients than they could safely handle). With that said, I saw another Doctor outside of Kerlin-Jobe & was properly diagnosed/Simple Procedure performed! I realize this facility is the "Orthopedic Medical Center to the Stars", but regular people deserve Quality Care too ! I Thank God for sites such as Yelp, to share what would have otherwise been an experience that would have passed in the wind and thus been repeated........ read more

Had a giant benign tumor on my ring finger, after it was misdiagnosed by another Dr, started my search at Kerlan Jobe directory and ran into Dr S Shin. He examined my finger, sent to MRI and scheduled the surgery. Surgery went very well, result was 100% success and after recovery, I can barely notice the 1.5" scar. Dr Shin is an excellent surgeon, very compassionate with his patients, caring and always smiling! I would recommend this doctor. read more

Super glad he recommended no surgery for me. Yes the steroid shot helped short term but what really helped me long term is the app Curable. Pain psychology is a thing and it works. I have changed my relationship to pain, have a lot more control over it, and my radial tunnel issue is quite mild now. read more

I had a great experience with Dr. Shin and his fantastic team at Kerlan-Jobe. I had surgery to repair a tear in my wrist and it was 100% successful. From the moment I called to schedule my first visit through the surgery and follow-up, I had the highest-quality medical care and most personal experience I could ever expect. Previously, I had 4 years of seeing other specialists in Orange County, doing MRIs and even one prior surgery to fix this thing. None of that helped. I decided to stop everything and just do my research to find the best hand surgeon in Southern California. Looked at healthgrades.com and a number of other sources. Thought that Dr. Shin was the best choice. Within a few weeks of calling Dr. Shin's office I had my surgery scheduled and was on my way to a full recovery. If I got to do one 6-star review on Yelp, this would be it! read more

Amazing Amazing Amazing!! I had such a great experience. I arrived on time for my first appointment and did not wait at all. The staff was superb- so courteous and so kind! I received an xray quickly and received my diagnosis right after. I can't say enough good things about the way I was treated and the care of Dr. Shin and his staff! I would HIGHLY recommend going to Dr. Shin and Kerlan-Jobe. read more

Dr Shin is a genius. No other way to describe him. After my son's wrist issue was misdiagnosed several times, Dr. Shin knew exactly what the problem was, diagnosed it correctly, did surgery on his scaphoid bone and the results are perfect. Can't speak highly enough of him if I tried. read more

Dr. Steven Shin is the best, he has operated on me twice and I have had great results both times. The first operation was to my left hand, I had severe malformation to my thumb due to arthritis, after the operation and rehabilitation, my hand looked normal and I was able to hold things without dropping them. The second operation was to my right wrist, I broke it while on vacation, Dr. Shin had to operate and put a plate and screws in, because it did not heal correctly, I now have full use of my hand after rehabilitation. Dr. Shin has a great bedside manner, he takes his time to answer all your questions, and is great with after surgery care. His staff is the best and very professional, I wouldn't trust anyone but Dr. Shin. read more