Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. John H. Shin

Neurosurgery
Penn Spine Center Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
19
conditions
Penn Spine Center Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

John Shin is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Shin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Spinal Tumor, Chordoma, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Shin is board certified in Neurological Surgery, 2015. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 341 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery, 2015

Fellowships

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
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Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • PPO
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Provider Partners Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Penn Spine Center Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Ependymoma
Kyphosis
Chondrosarcoma
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Chordoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcome Network A Multicenter Prospective Registry for the Management and Outcome of Metastatic Spine Tumors
Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcome Network A Multicenter Prospective Registry for the Management and Outcome of Metastatic Spine Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2026
SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
SLIP II Registry: Spinal Laminectomy to Laminectomy With Instrumented Pedicle Screw Fusion for Lumbar Stenosis With Grade I Spondylolisthesis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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341 Total Publications

Generalist Large-Language Models for Spine Imaging Diagnostics: An Early Analysis of Detection Performance for Scoliosis and Lumbar Stenosis.
Generalist Large-Language Models for Spine Imaging Diagnostics: An Early Analysis of Detection Performance for Scoliosis and Lumbar Stenosis.
Journal: World neurosurgery
Published: April 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John H. Shin

Is Dr. John H. Shin a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John H. Shin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Fusion, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. John H. Shin specialize in?

While Dr. John H. Shin is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Bone Tumor, and Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. John H. Shin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John H. Shin has published 341 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. John H. Shin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John H. Shin accept my insurance?

Dr. John H. Shin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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