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Yiwen Shi

Yiwen Shi, MD

Movement Disorders NeurologyNeurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Yiwen Shi

Title

Neurologist

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Awards and Honors

Brian Werbel Memorial Fund Award for cancer research, 2015

American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence, 2018

Alpha Omega Alpha

Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Memberships

American Neurological Association

Movement Disorders Society

Selected Publications

Kim MJ, Shi Y, Lee J, Salimpour Y, Anderson WS, Mills KA. Anatomical substrates and connectivity for bradykinesia motor features in Parkinson's disease after subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation. Brain Commun. 2023 Dec 13;5(6):fcad337. doi: 10.1093/braincomms/fcad337. PMID: 38130840; PMCID: PMC10733813."

Nedorost S, White S, Rowland DY, Bednarchik B, Flocke S, Carman TL, Karpinski L, Shi Y. Development and implementation of an order set to improve value of care for patients with severe stasis dermatitis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019 Mar;80(3):815-817. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.10.034. Epub 2018 Oct 25. PMID: 30617026."

Shi Y, Lin P, Ho EY, Nock CJ. Nivolumab-associated nausea and vomiting as an immune adverse event. Eur J Cancer. 2017 Oct;84:367-369. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.07.029. Epub 2017 Aug 18. PMID: 28827043."

Shi Y, Nedorost S, Scheman L, Scheman A. Propolis, Colophony, and Fragrance Cross-Reactivity and Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Dermatitis. 2016 May-Jun;27(3):123-6. doi: 10.1097/DER.0000000000000186. PMID: 27172306."

Lamba HK, Shi Y, Prabhu A. Gallstone ileus associated with impaction at Meckel's diverticulum: Case report and literature review. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Nov 27;8(11):755-760. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i11.755. PMID: 27933137; PMCID: PMC5124704.

Departments

Neurology

Programs & Centers

Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

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Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Movement Disorders, 2024
  • Residency: The John Hopkins Hospital, Neurology, 2022
  • Internship: Union Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2022

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

204 ratings, 59 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    You were very quick in making an appointment with me because it was an emergency. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Great place. Clean professional. Easy to access. Dr Shi is very good. Helps me to solve problems.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    It was my first time as a patient at Cooper..it was an amazing experience. Everyone was kind and caring.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I trust him and liked after she she seems to know her business and she knows how to present it to the patient she needs she seems to care about me and my fears about my disease she's very good

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Dr shi is incredibly knowledgeable. She takes time to be sure she is looking at my chart and recommending what will be of benefit to me taking into account my whole picture. I feel she is thorough and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    What a pleasure never runs late always on time.

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    I look forward to coming to my appointments.

  • Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    The Doctor is caring and has insightful clinical skills. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    I am very satisfied with Dr. Shi.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr SHI was kind and compassionate. She explained my condition and answered questions I'm happy she is my Doctor

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I am extremely pleased with the Cooper experience and feel fortunate to receive such terrific care!

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Everyone was courteous and caring.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Our first experience with Cooper was very encouraging. Every step of the process was great I would recommend them to everyone.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I am very happy with the care that I receive each time I have an appointment every one is very kind my Doctor is excellent I never leave my appointment with any questions my Doctor always explain's everything that I ask her I feel extremely comfortable asking her any questions she makes sure that I understand everything we talk about I never have to wait long to see my Doctor when making another appointment I never have a problem I can say that I personally am very happy with the care that I receive at each appointment I will continue to stay with Cooper

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Still SHI took the time to explain issues I was experiencing and answered all questions I had.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr Shi is wonderful, very knowledgeable and thorough. Always gives me details about my medical process. I feel like she cares about you as a patient. I can't say enough about how outstanding she is as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Don't change anything, everyone thier are professional!! !9

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Always a positive visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Excellent and thorough exam , I was very impressed.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very professional and engaging healthcare provider. I would highly recommend Dr Shi.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Shi and staff are very professional and very personable! Dr Shi is one of the best doctors that I go to .Dr Shi is very thorough in her examinations and explains everything about your illness throughly! I am very honored to be one of Dr Shi patients.Dr Shi is the best!

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    The Doctor was fantastic!

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr. Shih is really terrific and very caring, and I find the staff very competent and very capable, and really great on the follow-up. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr Shi is very knowledgeable and explains things well. She shows interest in her patients and listens carefully. She is very patient with me and understands my worries.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    5 star

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Only thing I'd have to say she was my 1st appt and I'm was referred to the right kind of neurologist I need . But Dr Shia was very intelligent and kind.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Shi was excellent. Very thorough and pleasant. Took her time to explain everything and went over all she did at the end. She also gave an diagnoses for what I went for , when over 5 others doctors could not. Very happy with my visit and her.

  • Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr. Shi is a very good doctor. I feel understood and respected when I go for my visits. I trust her and would definitely recommend her.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    She was very thorough throughout the whole appointment.

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Staff is always first class

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    The doctor spent a lot of time with me and performed a very thorough examination. She explained everything in a precise manner and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Shi.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Very thorough evaluation of my symptoms and medications.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr Shi is excellent, explained everything to me in detail and with compassion.

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    I am VERY happy with the care that I receive from my doctor and all of the staff everyone was VERY kind. I will continue to get my treatment from cooper and I have told my family and friends about the GOOD experience that I have each time I have an appointment I am also VERY happy that when I have an appointment I don't have to wait a long time and my doctor is ALWAYS on time I travel an hour and 16 minutes each way to come to cooper because I receive the BEST care from cooper my doctor is the BEST and the staff are BEST I know that when I come to cooper I am going to be taken care of I am ALWAYS happy with my doctor and staff

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Shi was great. My husband's journey hasn't been the best. Dr. Shi gave us real answers and instead of brushing us away she recommended a different neurologist who spealizes in immune system. Me and my husband would like to thank cooper and your neurology department for the excellent care for a first time experience for my husband.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    I appreciate being able to talk to the doctor. When I left, I was at ease. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr was exceptional

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Excellent staff n Dr Shi is 100% tops in her field. Caring n compassionate n takes whatever time is needed for treatment n advice.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Dr. Shi was very knowledgeable, very caring and she explained everything to me properly and I really appreciated her. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr Shi is exceptional on all levels. I'm so happy that I found her.

  • Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    De Shi was fantastic. Staff, including the check in woman, were super nice. All around great experience.

  • Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    I think your reception staff is very courteous at the neurology clinic and Dr. Shi is absolutely phenomenal. She's just a fantastic provider and we're very, very pleased that we have her as our doctor.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Dr. Shi is very knowledgeable and thorough; she takes her time to explain everything and makes sure I understand everything.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2025

    Dr. Shi gave me a complete exam. She took her time to access my problems and explain what she felt was wrong . I was quite impressed with her and I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    Dr. Shi explained so clearly what we were dealing with and spent alot of time listening to our concerns.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    My doctor has helped me tremendously be able to understand better what was my problem, which is what I wanted, and then she referred me for further care and advice. Thank you. I really appreciated her showing me how to control my condition.

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Love Cooper and Dr Shi. Appointments are easy to make. Never waiting long to see Dr Shi. Dr Shi is great. Highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Doctor Shi is absolutely wonderful. She's kind and understanding. Even though she hasn't figured out what is causing my condition, she is doing her best and recommends other treatments and specialist for further testing. I feel heard and understood when I go for my appointments. I trust her with my health. She really is great and I would definitely recommend her to others. So far our treatment plan is going well.

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    I liked her very much. She was very thorough. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    I was early to my appointment, and Dr. Shi started my appointment 10 minutes early! First time that has ever happened to me at Cooper. She was so thorough, knowledgeable and caring. I would recommend her to anyone!

  • Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Explained every step in the exam. Talked about options now and if needed in the future. Really listened to my concerns and answered questions in an easily understandable manner.

  • Reviewed on 2/21/2025

    Nice work and concide

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    Dr shi was wonderful. She was very thorough and competent. I had complete confidence in her ability to make a plan for me.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    Thank you! !

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2025

    I was more than satisfied with Dr. Shi. She spent nearly an hour with me going over every aspect of my problem. I came in apprehensive and worried and left very calmed and reassured. Dr. Shi is wonderful!

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Dr Shi was attentive to my needs and answered all questions I asked. She was patient and kind and spent as much time with me as needed. She is very knowledgeable and i have full confidence in her treatment plan for me.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Satisfactory visit.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Very respectful and helpful