Andy Shin MD

My 7 year old has been hearing about racism in various forums. So I sat down with him to talk about it. Somewhere in the middle, he stopped me with a shocked expression and said “Wait...what? We are ASIAN?!?”

On call. Need a straw for a drink. Kitchen is too far. How much judgement does one incur by breaking into the airway cart to use an ETT for a straw. Asking for a friend.

Was lecturing in a graduate class and had to clarify what a fax machine is…

The people I work with in this CVICU go above and beyond

Berlin VADs now available in elf-size.

@KatieSuchan Weird combination of pride and embarrassment

@DxConundrum The pride you must've felt. 😁

10 to 12 year old: Name three things you can find in a hospital room. 12: A computer, a bed, and ECMO I aspirated my dinner

11 year old: I opened a jar. I’m officially a grownup.

When you need a second opinion. And a third opinion.

Someone please tell my wife that fruits do not qualify as dessert.

As a pedi cardiologist, 3/21 (World Down Syndrome Day) has always been dear to my heart. Here’s to all our T21 patients who graced our lives.

@GoodishIntent Sometimes it’s helpful to know that there are kindred spirits out there who - without words or explanations - understands and who - without reservation or hesitation - will always be there for you.

@beth_annbloom The patients deserve the Oscar. I’m the teller prompt to guide them

@DxConundrum then you deserve an Oscar for your performance!

Everything everywhere all at once pretty much sums up my call night in the cardiac ICU

After more than 50 years, my dad is officially retiring from golf due to health reasons. His irons tell quite a story of resilience, precision and excellence. He has passed the baton to me and I’m hoping to pass it along to my sons. @PGA @GOLF_com @TheTodaysGolfer

Real interaction today: ID consult: I think atypical Kawasaki syndrome should be considered. Cardiology: Oh interesting! Why do you think that? ID: Symptoms are pretty classic. Cardiology: So…typical atypical Kawasaki? ID: 😑

@GoodishIntent You’re only one step away from pediatric CICU 🎶

How ECMO used to be. If you know you know.

@canty_hannah One good advice my wife received was to listen to your body and don’t ignore symptoms.

@marklewismd Fashion is contagious

“Ok but one last question before I buy it: is it dry clean only?”

We all chose our medical profession. Our patients and their families did not choose their disease. The gap between us is full of conflict, denial, non-adherence. The bridge is patience, empathy and grace.