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Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD

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(Dr. Thomas Woo Shin, MD)

(132 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School

Professional interests include: groin hernia, hiatal hernia, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and more.

355 Westfield Road Suite 120A
Noblesville, IN 46060

(317) 776-8748

Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD is a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD is affiliated with Riverview Health System.

Office Locations

355 Westfield Road Suite 120A
Noblesville, IN 46060

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Some issues Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
doctor visit	82
excision	33
hospital care	346
inpatient care	346

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	49
doctor visit	128
excision	49
hospital care	314
inpatient care	314

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	36
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	28
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	277
inpatient care	277

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	108
hospital care	250
inpatient care	250

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	18
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	16
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
hospital care	283
inpatient care	283

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	26
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	124
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233
minimally invasive procedures	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated as a general surgeon in Noblesville, IN were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

abdominal surgery	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
doctor visit	106
excision	41
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	232
inpatient care	232
minimally invasive procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	101
Male	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	20
75 to 84	51
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Riverview Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 132 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Noblesville, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Woo W. Shin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$12,742 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,742	DAVINCI XI $5,000
Davol Inc.	$2,070 SURGICAL $1,623	Phasix Mesh $285	Bard 3DMax Mesh $25	$137
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$1,579 Phasix Mesh $1,579
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$952 GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $952
TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION	$149 AZUR $139	Navicross $10
Other	$588 VISIGLIDE $121	Sutures $111	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $97	CONCERTOTM $39	HANAROSTENT Esophagus TTS(CCC) $27	Other $192

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,953
Food and Beverage	$3,103
Gift	$24

Biography

Dr Thomas Shin is a board-certified general surgeon who completed his medical education at the University of Michigan Medical School and surgical residency at the University of Cincinnati. He further specialized his training through a fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr Shin is passionate about the immediate impact surgery can have on patients' lives. He finds great satisfaction in building strong relationships with his patients and providing them with relief from their medical conditions. He chose Riverview Health for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Guided by his faith, Dr Shin approaches his profession with gratitude and humility.