About Us

Experienced and Unbiased Spine Care

At ShimSpine, we offer a personalized experience in evaluating spine-related problems. Unlike most traditional physician practices, patients can spend quality time with the physician to discuss their spine-related problems without rushing or sitting idle in a waiting room. In this relaxed environment, Dr. John Shim can gain a clear understanding of the problem and provide patient education on their condition(s), along with recommendations for further testing and treatment. Since 2024, ShimSpine has offered consultation services to former patients or to those referred by former patients. While treatments are not offered, a detailed discussion of the condition and suggestions for further discussion with their treating physicians have provided much-needed guidance for the many who continue to seek the advice of Dr. Shim

With rising health insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, seeing the right provider is crucial. Despite many technological advances in the treatment of spinal disorders, unfortunately, there exists a great deal of hype with some procedures with limited science to back them. As a consumer looking for cost-effective, safe, and proven healthcare solutions, it is important not to be swayed by fancy advertising and marketing.

Benefits of SHIMSPINE:

Ease of making an appointment. No authorization or referrals are necessary. Most people can be seen within 48 to 72 hours of making an appointment.
Dedicated support staff with over 40 years of collective experience to assist the physician with facilitating office visits, education, and treatment.
Quality time spent with the physician. In most cases, we schedule up to 1 hour for you to meet face-to-face with the physician to discuss your concerns and help the physician better understand your spinal problem. This allows for a better patient-physician relationship.
Unbiased 2nd surgical opinions. Practicing since 1993, Dr. Shim has developed recognized experience as an orthopaedic spine surgeon. From Dr. Shim’s perspective, he will view the problem from his vantage point and make recommendations as he would for himself or a close family member.
No disclosure of your office notes, tests, or medical records to any outside entities. Insurance companies create risk profiles based on medical conditions, test results, and personal lifestyles. Future insurance offerings and premiums utilize these risk based assessments. At ShimSpine, your care remains private and confidential thereby eliminating these future concerns.

Mission Statement

ShimSpine is the spine and orthopaedic practice that is dedicated to providing unbiased consultations.

Shimspine.com was created to serve as the gateway to our practice and as an education resource for those patients, providers, and the medicolegal community seeking high quality, up to date, unbiased information related to spine and orthopaedic care.