Chris Sterling Shin, M.D.
Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department
Locations and Contact
Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4860 Y St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-734-7041
Phone: 916-734-7463
Fax: 916-734-1770
Additional Numbers
Physician Referrals
Philosophy of Care
As a physiatrist, I have a more wholistic approach to the care of my patients. Treating the underlying root causes of disease is a more important focus than just treating the symptoms. I believe the most important aspect of care is determining the events that led a patient to that particular point.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Shin is a general PM&R physician. He sees patients in his adult general rehabilitation and spine clinics as well as in the electrodiagnostic lab. He has a partidcular interest in amputee prosthetic management.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Shin's main academic interest lies in the educations of medical students, residents and fellows.
Division
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
A.A., DeAnza College, Cupertino CA 1993
Undergraduate School
B.S., Microbiology, UC Davis, Davis CA 1996
Medical School
M.D., UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento CA 2001
Internship
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis, Sacramento CA 2001-2002
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis, Sacramento CA 2002-2005
David D. Kilmer Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2013
Honored Physician of the Year, Paul Hom Asian Clinic for dedication to community care, 2010
Award for Outstanding Attendance at Clinical Seminars, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis Medical Center, 2004
Award for Outstanding Teaching of Medical Students, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis Medical Center, 2004
Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UC Davis Medical Center, 2001
Mortin Levitt Research Award, UC Davis School of Medicine, 2001
Annual Medical Student Award for Excellence in Medical Rehabilitation, The Northwest Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2000
Shin CS. Research Investigator: Determining Neuropsychiatric Baselines in Amature Boxers Using ImPACT Software. Proposal to Institutional Review Board. (In Submission)
Shin CS, Davis BA. Femoral neuropathy due to patellar dislocation in a theatrical and jazz dancer: a case report. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Jun;86(6):1258-60. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2004.11.024. PMID:15954069.
Shin CS, Abresch RT, Widman L, McDonald CM. Regional Body Composition in Male Subjects with Neuromuscular Disease as Assessed by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry. Poster Presentation at the 2003 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Academic Physiatrists. 2004.
Shin CS, Abresch RT, Walsh SA, Ong EK, McDonald CM. Relationship Between Quantitative Measures of Regional Lean Tissue Mass and Strength in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Controls. Poster Presentation at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. 1999.