Kaiser Permanente · Orange County
Professional profile
A clinical life,
in full context.
Daniel Shin, MD is a board-certified urologic surgeon whose work spans clinical practice, surgical leadership, physician education, and an ongoing public conversation about building a more intentional life.
01 Clinical practice
Urologic surgeon
and patient advocate
and patient advocate
01
Board certification
Urologic Surgery02
Active licensure
CA · IL · OH · MS · TN03
Interstate practice
Active IMLCThe work
Practice rooted in
judgment and service.
Dr. Shin trained in urologic surgery at LAC+USC Medical Center and went on to serve a busy Southern California hospital system, including as Chief of Service. His practice today is shaped by rigorous surgical training, clear communication, and care for the people and systems that need it.
◈Professionalism
without shortcuts
without shortcuts
✦Clinical judgment
with context
with context
▣Service where
it is needed
it is needed
Practice record
Experience that
travels well.
Locum tenens coverage
Support where coverage matters most
Available for hospital, clinic, ER, and hospital-consult service coverage.01 / Education & training
A foundation
built deliberately.
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Undergraduate
Yale University
Philosophy - 02
Post-baccalaureate
University of Pennsylvania
Pre-medical studies - 03
Medical school
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Class president throughout medical school - 04
Surgical training
Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
General Surgery Internship · Urologic Surgery Residency
02 / Licensure & standing
A current, verifiable
professional record.
This page is intended as a clear professional reference. Credentialing teams and institutions may request supporting documentation through the appropriate professional channel.
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⌾ Active medical licenses
✺ Active IMLCInterstate Medical Licensure Compact
Professional references
Colleagues who
have seen the work.
“I worked with Dr. Shin both in the clinic and the operating room for six years. His professional and surgical expertise are without question.”
“He is an excellent colleague and demonstrated sound medical decision-making. I enjoyed having him on the team.”
03 / Writing & ideas
The professional
and the person behind it.
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The Darwinian Doctor
Medicine, money, freedom, and the choices that connect them.
Daniel writes about physician life, personal finance, investing, and the long view—without separating ambition from family, health, or purpose.
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