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Dr. Lauren Shin is a pediatric neurologist who cares for patients with chronic headaches and other neurological conditions.

Shin's research focuses on expanding safe and effective treatment options for pediatric patients with headache disorders as well as on understanding other episodic childhood conditions related to migraine. In 2024, she received a Frontiers in Headache Research Scholarship Award from the American Headache Society.

Shin earned her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Tufts Medical Center, followed by a residency in pediatric neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. She completed a fellowship in headache medicine at UCSF.

Shin is fluent in Korean. Outside of work, she enjoys trying new restaurants and cuisines, traveling, going to concerts, drawing, and a "healthy dose" of reality TV shows.

  • Education

    Drexel University, MD, 2018

  • Residencies

    Tufts Medicine, Pediatrics, 2022

    Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurology, 2023

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Headache Medicine, 2024

Headache disorders can significantly impact a child and their family. I hope to be a reliable partner in helping them improve their quality of life.

Where I see patients (2)

    Tender wagging care

    Our therapy dogs spread joy and smiles at the bedside and throughout the hospital.

    Visit Child Life services

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