Overview
Dr. Shoko Emily Abe is a surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. She takes a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer treatment. Specializing in breast-conserving surgery, she uses plastic surgery techniques to reshape the breast and scar-hiding techniques, and she performs nipple- and skin-sparing mastectomies. Abe's research interests include improvement in surgical techniques and new treatments for breast cancer. Abe earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed a residency in general surgery at Drexel University and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Levine Cancer Institute. Abe has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations that focus on cancer care, including the Bay Area Tumor Institute and Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology.
Dr. Abe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.
Dr. Abe is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Abe is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280, Berkeley, CA 94702
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Abe 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.
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.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alseidi is currently accepting new patients.
Center For Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Gynecologic Oncology Center
Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a cooperative research group for cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Before coming to UCSF, he directed chemotherapy services for gynecologic cancers at the University of California, Davis. In addition to caring for patients, Alvarez has a strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shoko E. Abe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shoko E. Abe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shoko E. Abe by calling their office at 415-476-3208. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shoko E. Abe a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shoko E. Abe is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Shoko E. Abe specialize in?
While Dr. Shoko E. Abe is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Intraductal Papilloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shoko E. Abe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shoko E. Abe has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Shoko E. Abe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shoko E. Abe accept my insurance?
Dr. Shoko E. Abe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-476-3208 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Abe isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Abe isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Abe isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast LumpDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- FibroadenomaDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- GalactocoeleDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- MastectomyDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Abe isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.