Ki Y. Shin, M.D.
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
About Dr. Shin
Dr. Shin obtained his medical education at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (1994). He received internship training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1994-1995) and physical medicine and rehabilitation residency training at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1995-1998).
On completion of his residency training in 1998, Dr. Shin accepted an appointment to the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas where he is currently a Professor. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His clinical interests include neuro rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and pain management. Improving quality of life in the cancer patient using the rehabilitation team is his goal.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Section Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1994 | Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, US, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 1995-1998 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| 1994-1995 | Transitional Rotating Internship, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Licenses & Certifications
| 1999 | American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| 1998 | Texas Medical License |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2015
Assistant Professor, Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998 - 2005
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Medical Director, Rehabilitation Services, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009 - Present
Section Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001 - Present
Coordinator of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2002
Coordinator of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Student Electives, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998 - Present
Chief Academic Resident, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, 1997 - 1998
Other Professional Positions
Member, Board of the Korean American Medical Association of Texas, Houston, TX, 2010 - Present
Director’s List, 2003
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Representative, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003 - 2005
Alternate Representative, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2001 - 2003
Team Leader, Fall Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 1996 | "You're a Star" Patient Care Award, University of Michigan Hospitals |
| 1994 | Lewis Leavitt Memorial Award for Outstanding PM&R Medical Student, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 1986 - 1990 | Lechner Scholar, Texas A&M University |
| 1986 - 1990 | Texaco Philanthropic Scholarship, Texas A&M University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2017. Keynote Speaker “Cancer Rehabilitation, Our Experience at MD Anderson”. Conference. AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation in Cancer Survivorship. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. Cancer Rehabilitation and the Importance of Supportive Services for Patients. Conference. American Cancer Society. Houston, TX, US.
- 2004. Lymphedema. Invited. American Cancer Society. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Lower extremity pain and weakness in a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient improved after empiric 2nd course of plasmapheresis. Poster. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and the International Society of Oral Oncology (ISOO). Seattle, WA, US.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation: Our Experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine. Seoul.
- 2013. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. AAPM&R Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Washington, DC, US.
- 2011. Cancer Rehabilitation: The MD Anderson Experience. Invited. Korean American Medical Association. Seoul.
- 2010. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Update and What Do We Believe?. Invited. Asan Medical Center 4th Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Seoul.
- 2010. Cancer Rehabilitation: The MD Anderson Experience. Invited. Asan 4th Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium. Seoul.
- 2010. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation with the Assistance of a Leukemia-trained Hospitalist at a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Conference. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Seattle, WA, US.
International Presentations
- 2022. Impairment-driven cancer rehabilitation. Invited. The 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting and International Conference of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine (KARM 2022). Seoul.
- 2018. Rehabilitation therapy and bleeding complications in an AML patient with profound platelet refractory thrombocytopenia, platelet count 1,000 or less. Conference. 17th Acta Oncologica Symposium, the European Cancer Rehabilitation & Survivorship Symposium. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2018. Rehabilitation Issues at the End of Life. Invited. National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition. Mexico City, MX.
- 2016. Inpatient Falls at a Tertiary National Cancer Center. Invited. MASCC. Adelaide, AU.
- 2014. The Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience of Patients with Cancer. Invited. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Toronto, CA.
- 2014. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes in Adolescent Patients Ages 12 to 17 at a National Cancer Center. Conference. Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation: Our Experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium Japanese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Tokyo, JP.
- 2013. Symptoms, Functions, and Pharmacologic Management among Patients in an Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic. Conference. 13th Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care. Prague, CZ.
- 2012. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care; Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Conference. Acta Oncologia European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2012. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service Among Leukemia Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. Conference. Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2012. Return to Primary Service Among Bone Marrow Transplant Rehabilitation Inpatients: An Index for Predicting Outcomes. Conference. Acta Oncologia, European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference. Copenhagen, DK.
- 2008. Comparison Between Low and High Grade Astrocytoma Inpatient Rehabilitation Functional Outcomes. Conference. Clinical Oncological Society of Australia/International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting, AU.
- 2007. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes after Pancreaticoduodenectomy in a Major Tertiary National Cancer Center. Conference. ISPRM - 4th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. Seoul.
- 2005. Challenging Lymphedema Patient. Conference. MASCC - 17th MASCC International Symposium. Geneva, CH.
- 2002. Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care: Adding Quality to the End of Life. Invited. International Gynecologic Cancer Society. Seoul.
Formal Peers
- 2014. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 2014. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Seoul.
- 2014. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Chapel Hill, NC, US.
- 2014. Survivorship Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Austin, TX, US.
- 2013. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2008. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Update and what do we believe?. Invited. Long Island, NY, US.
- 2008. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Update and what do we believe?. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 2007. Cancer Rehabilitation: General Concepts and End of Life Rehab Issues. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2007. Cancer Rehabilitation: Adding Quality to Life for Cancer Patients. Invited. Indianapolis, IN, US.
- 2006. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 2006. Cancer Rehabilitation. Invited. Long Island, NY, US.
- 2006. Cancer Rehabilitation at the End of Life. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. Cancer Rehabilitation: An Overview & the M. D. Anderson Experience. Invited. Indianapolis, IN, US.
- 2004. Cancer Rehab at the End of Life. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. Cancer Rehab...a little bit crazy. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 2002. Cancer Rehab...a little bit crazy. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 2002. Settings for Cancer Rehabilitation Care. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. National Organizations that Provide Informational or Educational Resources to Cancer Patients and Their Families. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. The Emotional Reactions Experienced by Health Care Professionals Involved with Cancer Patients. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Care of the Cancer Patient. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2000. Physical Therapy inthe Thrombocytopenic Patient. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1998. Stroke Rehabilitation. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1998. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1998. Morbidity and Mortality. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1996. Post Radiation Necrosis: A Tragic Complication. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1996. Double Crush Syndrome. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1996. Tendon Transfer Surgeries in Cervical Spinal Cord Patients. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
- 1995. Peds Therapy, It's More Than Just Play. Invited. Ann Arbor, MI, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2006 |
| Title: | Weight Gain Prevention for Breast Cancer Survivors |
| Funding Source: | Lance Armstrong Foundation |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2003 |
| Title: | Handheld Computer Intervention to Increase Exercise Adherence in Breast Cancer Survivors with Fatigue |
| Funding Source: | US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Role: | Collaborator |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Gupta E, Tennison JM, Shin KY, Fu JB, Rozman de Moraes A, Naqvi SMA, Fellman B, Bruera E. Frequency, Characteristics, and Risk Factors for Falls at an Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit. JCO Oncol Pract 19(9):741-749, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37339393.
- Ngo-Huang A, Herbert A, Fontillas RC, Parker NH, Asumbrado R, Garg N, Dibaj S, Liu DD, Ng AH, Guo Y, Shin KY, Katz MHG, Bruera E. Frequency of Sarcopenia, Sarcopenic Obesity, and Changes in Physical Function in Surgical Oncology Patients Referred for Prehabilitation. Integr Cancer Ther 20:15347354211000118, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33829906.
- Murphy K, Nguyen V, Shin K, Sebastian-Deutsch A, Frieden L. Health Care Professionals and the Employment-Related Needs of Cancer Survivors. J Occup Rehabil:296–305, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 26857027.
- Fu JB, Bianty JR, Wu J, Ngo-Huang A, Shin KY, Bruera E. An Analysis of Inpatient Rehabilitation Approval Among Private Insurance Carriers at a Cancer Center. PM R 8(7):635-9, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26791425.
- Fu J, Lee J, Smith DW, Shin K, Guo Y, Bruera E. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. PM&R 6(7):629-34, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24384360.
- Guo Y, Koshy S, Palmer JL, Shin KY, Yusuf SW. Decreased Heart Rate Variability is Associated with Lower Survival Rate in Cancer Patients. Sage Journals:637, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Fu J, Ngo A, Shin K, Bruera E. Botulinum Toxin Injection and Phenol Nerve Block for Reduction of End of Life Pain. J Palliat Med 16(12):1637-40, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24236959.
- Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen B, Fu J, Yadav R, Bruera E. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation: the Experience of a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 90(5(suppl)):S63-S68, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21765265.
- Guo Y, Shin KY, Hainley S, Bruera E, Palmer JL. Inpatient Rehabilitation Improved Functional Status in Asthenic Patients with Solid and Hematologic Malignancies. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 90(4):265-71, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21273895.
- Guo Y, Palmer JL, Bianty J, Konzen B, Shin K, Bruera E. Advance directives and do-not-resuscitate orders in patients with cancer with metastatic spinal cord compression: advanced care planning implications. J Palliat Med 13(5):513-7, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20192843.
- Fu JB, Parsons HA, Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen BS, Yadav RR, Smith DW. Comparison of Functional Outcomes in Low- and High-Grade Astrocytoma Rehabilitation Inpatients. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 89(3):205-212, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20068429.
- Basen-Engquist K, Lenihan D, Carmack Taylor C, Lu K, Perkins H, Hughes D, McFalls K, Shin K. Fitness and quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors and controls. Journal of Clinical Oncology 25:18S, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Lee HJ, Oran B, Saliba RM, Couriel DM, Shin K, Massey P, Neumann J, de Lima M, Champlin R, Giralt S. Steroid-myopathy in patients with acute graft versus host disease treated with high-dose steroid therapy. Bone Marrow Transplant 38(4):299-303, 2006. e-Pub 2006. PMID: 16819437.
- Strasser F, Palmer JL, Willey J, Shen L, Shin K, Sivesind D, Beale E, Bruera E. Impact of physician sitting versus standing during inpatient oncology consultations: patients' preference and perception of compassion and duration. A randomized controlled trial. J Pain Symptom Manage 29:489-97, 2005. e-Pub 2005. PMID: 15904751.
- Guo Y, Shin K. Rehabilitation needs of cancer patients. Critical Reviews in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 17 (2):83-99, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Guo Y, Shin K. Unique use of botulinum toxin to decrease adductor tone and allow surgical excision of vulvar carcinoma. Int J Gynecol Cancer 14:100-3, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 14764036.
- Tong HC, Haig AJ, Nelson VS, Yamakawa KS, Kandala G, Shin KY. Low Back Pain in Adult Female Caregivers of Children with Physical Disabilities. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 157(11):1128-1133, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 14609905.
- Tong HC, Kandala G, Haig AJ, Nelson VS, Yamakawa KS, Shin KY. Physical Functioning in Female Caregivers of Children with Physical Disabilities Compared with Female Caregivers of Children with a Chronic Medical Condition. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 156(11):1138-42, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12413344.
- Shin K, Priebe MM, Rossi D. Follow up of Surgical Managed Pressure Ulcers in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Predictive Factors for Recurrence. J Am Paraplegia Soc 17(2):29, 1994. e-Pub 1994.
Invited Articles
- Sumler, S, Shin K. The benefits of massage therapy. Coping Magazine, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Shin KY. Massage Tailored for Cancer Patients: Services for Patients and Families in High Demand. CancerWise, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Review Articles
- Guo Y, Fu JB, Guo H, Camp J, Shin KY, Tu SM, Palmer LJ, Yadav R. Postacute Care in Cancer Rehabilitation. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 28(1):19-34, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27912997.
Other Articles
- Shin, KY The many benefits of massage. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Oncolog, 2006.
Abstracts
- Fu J, Lee J, Smith D, Guo Y, Shin K, Bruera E. Frequency and Reasons for Return to the Primary Acute Care Service among Lymphoma Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation. PMR Journal Proceedings for the 2013 AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Washington, DC 5(9S):S144, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Shin KY, Guo Y, Fu J, Yadav R, Konzen B, Ng A. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Outcomes in the Oldest Patients. Proceedings for Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Berlin, Germany, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Guo H, Shin K, Kwon JH, Konzen B, Bruera E, Guo Y. Symptoms, Functions, and Pharmacologic Management among Patients in an Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic. 13th Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, Prague, Czech Republic, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Shin KY, Guo Y, Fu J, Konzen B, Yadav R, Ng A. Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Following Acute Palliative Care; Initial Outcomes from a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Shin, KY. Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation with the Assistance of a Leukemia-trained Hospitalist at a National Comprehensive Cancer Center. American Academy of PM&R 71st Annual Assembly, November 4-7, 2010, Seattle, WA. PM&R Journal 2(9S):S18-S19, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Scheetz JS, Paddison NV, Brown CA, Morris GS, Shin K. Is there a relationship between glucocorticoid (GC) dose and performance on functional outcome measures?. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO®) 2010 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. J Clin Oncol 28(15s):6542, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Shin K. Acute inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after pancreaticoduodenectomy in a major tertiary national cancer center. 4th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul, Korea, June, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Shin K. Challenging Lymphedema Patient. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 17th International Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, June 30-July 2. Support Care Cancer 13:480, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Guo, Y, Chandran S, Palmer JL, Shin KY, Bruera E. The Influence of Hyperglycemia and other Clinical Variables on Rehabilitation and Length of Stay (LOS) after Neurosurgical Procedure in Cancer Patients. Proceedings for the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 16th International Symposium, Miami Beach, Florida, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Shin K, Yadav R, Guo Y, Konzen B. Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Unit (ACRU) Outcomes at an NCI-Comprehensive Cancer Center. American Society of Clinical Oncology 40th Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana, June 3-4, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Shin KY, Zhang T, Kaur G. Acute Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation Outcomes after Initial and Repeat Surgical Resection for Glioblastoma Multiforma. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 16th International Symposium, Miami Beach, Florida, June 24-27, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Strasser F, Palmer JL, Castro M, Shen L, Willey JS, Shin KY, Sivesind D, Beale E, Bruera E. Impact of Physician Sitting (sit) Versus Standing (sta) During Inpatient Oncology Consultations: Patients’ preference and perception of compassion and duration. A randomized controlled trail (RCT). American Society of Clinical Oncology, 39th Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, May, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Guo Y Shin K. Unique use of Botulinum Toxin A (Botox) to Decrease Hip Adductor Tone, Allowing Surgical Excision of Vulva Carcinoma: A Case Report. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 63rd Annual Assembly. Orlando, Florida, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Shin KY, Bishop M, Kendall D, Washington C, Yi A. Bleeding Complications after Physical Therapy in the Thrombocytopenic Patient. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer 14th International Symposium, Boston, Massachusetts, June, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
Book Chapters
- Dhah S, Fu J, Shin K. Rehabilitation. In: The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. Third. McGraw Hill, 1251, 2016.
- Shin KY. Cancer Rehabilitation: Basic Ideas and Principles. In: Cancer: Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference. Demos Medical Publishing, 2-3, 2014.
- Shin KY. Rehabilitation at the End of Life. In: Cancer: Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference. Demos Medical Publishing, 154-155, 2014.
- Fu J, Shin K. Rehabilitation. In: The M. D. Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. Second. McGraw Hill, 1351-1365, 2011.
- Yadav R, Shin KY, Guo Y, Konzen B. Cancer Rehabilitation. In: Medical Care of Cancer Patients. 1. BC Decker, 563-570, 2009.
- Fu J, Shin KY, Gillis TA. Rehabilitation Medicine Interventions. In: Cancer Pain. 2, 354-376, 2009.
- Konzen B, Shin KY. The assessment and management of lymphoedema. In: Palliative Care Consultations in Advanced Breast Cancer. Oxford University Press, 51-63, 2006.
- Ramineni N Shin KY. Cancer Rehabilitation. In: M. D. Anderson Manual of Clinical Oncology. McGraw-Hill, 1107-17, 2004.
- Shin K. Rehabilitation. In: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Cancer Report. IARC Press, 292-6, 2003.
- Shin KY, Gillis TA, Garden FH. Cancer Rehabilitation: General Principles. In: PM&R Secrets. Hanley & Belfus, 325-33, 2002.
- Shin K. Principles of Cancer Rehabilitation. In: Cambridge Handbook of Advanced Cancer. Cambridge University Press, 45-50, 2000.
- Hwang A, Shin KY. Applying physical medicine and rehabilitation principles. In: Cancer Pain Management. McGraw-Hill.
Books (edited and written)
- Shin KY, Editor. Cancer: Rehabilitation Medicine Reference. Demos Medical Publishing, 2014.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026