Grand Opening of our New Office!
Spine Pain Specialist
Back & neck pain patients are provided treatments using the latest surgical techniques and technology. Dr. Shin is often sought for consultation on complex surgeries and second opinions for surgery & revisions.
Fellowship Trained
Graduate of Harvard Medical School, served his Residency at UCLA, and Fellowship trained under Edward Simmons, MD. Dr.Shin is a surgical instructor to spine surgeons world wide.
Patient Forms
Patient forms are made fast and accessible through this website. Simply fill out the form using your computer or mobile device, then print the form and bring it with you to your appointment.
Convenient Location
Our new office is in Columbia, Maryland, located on the campus of Howard County General Hospital, and a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Shin is no longer with MedStar.
EXPERTISE IN CONDITIONS TREATED
Lawrence Shin is a Fellowship trained spine surgeon serving the Greater Howard and Baltimore County region. He recently relocated from MedStar Harbor Hospital to Howard County General Hospital and St. Agnes located in Columbia Maryland. Dr. Shin performs both minimally invasive spine surgery and also complex reconstructive surgery of the spine. Dr. Shin comprehensively evaluates each patient and non-operative treatment is aggressively pursued before surgery is recommended. Under Dr. Shin’s care, his patients are directed to a select team of physical therapists, chiropractors, rehabilitation doctors, pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. Whether performing minimally invasive outpatient surgery, or extensive reconstruction of the spine, surgery is tailored to each patient’s activity level, health status, and expectations. Dr. Shin provides tertiary care, and many of his patients are referred to him by other physicians and spine surgeons. Many of the physicians and Chiropractors in the area have come to Dr. Shin for treatment.
Care Philosophy:
When I am entrusted to provide care for my patients, it is an intimate experience. My patients share personal details regarding how their spine limits their relationships, they open up about their doubts and fears, and they express their hopes and expectations about restoring their life. Each story is unique, and the many options for treatment are chosen based on each person’s situation.
If a patient chooses to have an operation, then an additional office appointment is made with the patient and family a few days before surgery to answer all questions in detail. The family is engaged in order for them to learn how they be most helpful. If hospitalization is required, then we provide a private hospital room with an extra bed for a family member to stay overnight. I visit with each patient once or twice a day while in the hospital, and all of my patients have access to my cell phone. It is an honor to share my patients’ path towards recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Adolescent Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis (degenerative)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis Cauda Equina Syndrome
Chiari Malformation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Discitis
Facet Joint Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Lateral Recess/Foraminal Stenosis
Muscle Spasms
Myelopathy
Osteoporosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Sciatica
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Stenosis
Sprain/Strain
Trauma
Tumors
Vertebral Fracture/Dislocation
Whiplash