Dr. Carolyn Young Shih, MD

Dr. Shih is very professional and patient friendly. I have been through many medical procedures and I feel I am able to determine a doctor's dedication and true caring for their patients. Dr. Shih is that kind of Doctor.

Dr. Shih is a wonderful surgeon but just as important, she has a great bedside manner that made me comfortable and confident with her care. I have recommended her to family and friends without reservation.

Dr. Shih was very informative through out my exam. she explained everything. - Thanks Dr. Shih.

Over a 4 year period I have received 4 eye operations from Dr Shih, two cataracts and two corneal transplants with the new method. My vision is almost perfect now and she couldn't be kinder or more caring in her care. The negatives that I have seen here are spurious and hateful. I wonder if anti= asian bigotry could be playing a role here. From Charles Rowden

she saw my cataract problem in both eyes , did both surgeries and i could not be happier with the results and especially her wonderful care, concern and professional attitude. she was always upbeat, explained everything and always flashed a smile despite her heavy workload.she is tops and i would recommend her to anyone!

She is the best Ophthalmic surgeon. She has done two cataract surgeries for me and both have been successful, without any pain or more efforts.I wish her best of luck.

I was diagnosed with cataracts. They came on quickly and the right one totally occluded my vision. I was recommended to Dr Shih by my niece (who had her eye saved by Dr Shih). As I am a big chicken, I was so worried about the surgery. Well let me just say, Dr Shih and her Northshore team were wonderful. From the first visit, through the surgery and follow up, I was treated with compassion and respect. Dr Shih knows her stuff, is very direct but when you need some extra time or have questions, she doesn't make you feel as if you are stupid or wasting her time. I would recommend her.

I found Dr. Shih to be a very compassionate and caring doctor. I had a rare and serious eye infection that took long time to diagnose and treat. Dr. Shih was persistant on getting the correct diagnosis and explained everything every step of the way. She listened to my concerns and included me in the plan of care. Dr. Shih quickly re-adjusted any changes in my medications based on my response to the meds and always explained how to take the meds correctly. She is quick during her visit but always has time for questions, makes you feel at ease and is never condescending if you need further explanation. I would highly recommend her as a doctor.

Dr. Shih is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is very straight-forward, gives an honest assesment (never feel like she is in it just for the money), and treated me very well trhoughout the LASKIk process. She talks you through the process every set of the way. Her and her assistant, Brianne, made sure I was at ease the entire time, and made me feel like I mattered to them. They are affiliated with North Shore hospital so the procedure could be more expensive than most places, but you get what you pay for. In my case it was a hassel free experience with tremendous results. SHE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!