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Dong M. Shin

Dong M. Shin, MD, FACP

4.8172 ratings

Medical Oncology

Telehealth Visits Available
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Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Korean

About Dong M. Shin

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Year Started Practicing

1988

About the Provider

Dong Moon Shin, MD, FACP, is the Frances Kelly Blomeyer Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Professor of Otolaryngology, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director of the Head and Neck Cancer SPORE Program and Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Scholar at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

A board certified medical oncologist by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Shin is sought after for the treatment of head and neck cancer along with mesothelioma, thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Currently he is focusing on treatment and research in head and neck cancer.

Dr. Shin has a highly successful scholar and research track record as a head and neck cancer investigator. He is a well-established, internationally and nationally recognized clinician and  investigator in head and neck cancer research related to biology, biomarkers, chemoprevention, biochemoprevention, new drug discovery by nanotherapeutics, and new molecularly-based and immune-based innovative therapies. He has published more than 350 articles in the professional journals in addition to numerous  books and book chapters related to head and neck cancer and other cancers.

Dr. Shin is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has been consecutively recognized as one of America's Top Doctors in Oncology in Castle Connolly Medial Ltd., and Top Doctors in Atlanta Magazinesince since 2005.

He has been  also yearly recognized as the Best Doctors in America since 2003.

Prior to joining Emory, he served as a faculty member in the Department of Head and Neck/Thoracic Medical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, and also served as Professor of Oncology and Director of Head and Neck Cancer Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Shin graduated from Medical School in Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea in 1975. He completed Internships at Yonsei University Hospital in 1979 and at Cook County Hospital in Chicago in 1983. He also completed his Residency in Internal Medicine  at Cook County Hospital in 1985 and his Fellowship in Medical Oncology  at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in 1988.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Cancer Research
  • American College of Physicians (Fellow)
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Association of the Advancement of Science (Fellow)

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

  • Clinical Oncology Career Development Award from American Cancer Society, 1994
  • Faculty Scholar Award at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 2000
  • Best Doctors in America, 2003-Present
  • "Top Doctors" in Atlanta Magazine, 2005-Present
  • America's Top Doctors in Cancer by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. 2005-Present
  • Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC) Distinguished Scholar Award, 2005
  • America's Top Oncologist in Cancer by Consumer's Research Council of America, 2007
  • Cambridge Who's Who Life Time Member, 2007
  • Francis Kelly Blomeyer Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, 2008 to present
  • "MilliPub Club" Award from Emory University School of Medicine, 2011, 2015-2019
  • Top Doctors featured in U.S. News & World Report, 2012/2013
  • Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) Overseas Compatriots Award in Science and Technology, 2015
  • Elected Fellow of American Association of the Advancement of Science (FAAAS) in 2016

Locations

  1. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Univ of TX M.D. Anderson Cancer Ctr, Medical Oncology, 1988
  • Residency: Cook County Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1985
  • Internship: Cook County Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1983
  • Medical Education: Yonsei University, MD, 1975

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

172 ratings

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    Excellent Service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr. Very concerned about my care

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Everything was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Shin is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Good

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Being diagnosed with cancer is challenging enough for the patient and family. I did not know what I was dealing with prior to the visits, so I was not prepared to ask questions. Questions. I did not know what to ask. I felt like I was pulling information from the doctor. I was looking for something positive, a silver lining somewhere to be found. Surely, something positive could have been said I think the doctor's approach was robotic and out of touch with the realities that people experience. I was disappointed with that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr. Shin is exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    They were great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    I have told everyone how well the visit went I do recommend Emory to absolutely be a great healthcare facility.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr Shin was very thorough, answered all my questions, he was very upbeat, positive and reassuring, provided good patient teaching

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    All the appointments had was explained as I could understand of my issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    My team was always available to me and always answered me in MyChart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2025

    Dr Dong Shin has been most accommodating these last two years. I appreciate him. It is not a reflection on any one when I add, though, that I am rarely comfortable making medical referrals.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Thank you. Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Great experience. Concerns and questions were answered.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2025

    If improvement could be made, it would be with the very first place where a patient meets registration data entry persons. Some data entry folks are personable, others are more similar to cattle drivers. No patient is there for hospitality, but probably some basic sensitivity training for entry level staff and patience with patients would be greatly appreciated.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2024

    1st time seeing Dr. Shin. Have to see him on more visits to get a better view of him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2024

    I'm always glad they're there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2024

    My Experience was was Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2024

    It's all good but as a lay person I don't make referrals

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2024

    Appreciate them doing what's best for the patient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2024

    This was my first time doing a video call. I had a very good experience and Dr. Shin took the time to answer all of my questions. With this being a follow up visit, I requested the video call since I live 3 hours away from Emory. I was very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2024

    All very efficient