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Dr. K Robert Shen, MD

(Dr. K. Robert Shen, MD)

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

Yale School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: esophageal reconstruction, myasthenia gravis, minimally invasive surgery, and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 780-7196

Dr. K Robert Shen, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN specializing in thoracic surgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. K Robert Shen, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. K Robert Shen, MD can help you with:

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

Ivor Lewis esophagectomy

VATS wedge resection

In 2024, Dr. K Robert Shen, MD performed more Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, and VATS wedge resection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

thoracic surgery procedures

In 2012, Dr. K Robert Shen, MD performed more thoracic (chest) surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2012 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	150
excision	29
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision, minimally invasive procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	20
dissection	24
doctor visit	201
excision	37
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	33
open surgery	21
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2014 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	22
dissection	19
doctor visit	179
excision	19
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	22
open surgery	18
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	21
dissection	19
doctor visit	193
excision	39
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	41
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
bronchoscopy	24
doctor visit	187
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	23
doctor visit	184
excision	15
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	156
excision	27
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision, minimally invasive procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
bronchoscopy	11
dissection	14
doctor visit	168
excision	30
gastrointestinal procedures	12
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	27
open surgery	13
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
excision	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
excision	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2023 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102
excision	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN during 2024 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	114
excision	19
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	19
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD in 2024

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, excision and bronchoscopy.

abdominal surgery	12
bronchoscopy	20
dissection	17
doctor visit	158
excision	24
gastrointestinal procedures	16
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. K Robert Shen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	39
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. K Robert Shen, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the General Surgery American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2002)

Board Certification: General Surgery American Board of Surgery (2003)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. K Robert Shen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. K Robert Shen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
KCI USA, Inc	$9,787 VAC THERAPY UNITS $7,344	VAC THERAPY $1,364	SM THERAPY UNITS $412	Advanced Wound Dressings $390	$277
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,641 DAVINCI XI $2,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,141
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$2,357 DERMACELL $2,357
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,124 TAGRISSO $1,074	IMFINZI $1,050
Elucent Medical	$482 $482
Other	$390 SURGICAL $294	MICROCUTTER 5/80 $96

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,324
Travel and Lodging	$4,854
Education	$2,500
Food and Beverage	$2,103

Research Payments

Dr. K Robert Shen, MD has received 78 research payments totaling $675,733.

Biography

Dr. K. Shen is a specialist in thoracic surgery. He works in Rochester, MN. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shen include esophageal cancer, pneumothorax, and lung cancer. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has received professional recognition including the following: Career Development Award - American Cancer Society; Outstanding Resident Teaching Award - Harvard Medical School; and John A. Mannick Resident Research Prize - Awarding Organization.