Dr. JENNIFER SHINNERS, United States
     
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Dr. JENNIFER SHINNERS, United States


“My mother taught me to enjoy life and never give up—I credit her for my perseverance and positive attitude. Most importantly, she taught me to be kind.

Undergraduate: Brandeis University

Medical School: University of Vermont

Internship and Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University

 

Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and affiliated with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Growing up in Augusta, Maine, Dr. Shinners developed an interest in medicine through a high school cancer research project. After studying female endocrinology in college, she decided to become an OB/GYN. Following in the footsteps of her artist mother, she also studied painting in college. She enjoys combining her creative and intellectual interests in obstetrics and gynecology by working with her hands in surgery and offering patients sophisticated new treatments. Dr. Shinners is particularly optimistic about today's options that “truly change people's quality of life.” She hopes to continue helping patients find healthcare solutions and says, “There are many remarkable new treatments and technologies that can help.”

Dr. Shinners

lives in Scarborough, Maine, with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, skiing, playing tennis, and enjoying Maine's lakes and ocean.


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71 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
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  • Monday

    08: 30 - 16: 30

  • Tuesday

    08: 30 - 16: 30

  • Wednesday

    08: 30 - 16: 30

  • Thursday

    09: 00 - 16: 00

  • Friday

    08: 00 - 16: 00

  • Saturday

    Closed

  • Sunday

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    Coastal Women's Healthcare, United States
         
    • Reproductive Medicine
    Hours: 08: 30 - 16: 30
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    Feb 13, 2025
    I look forward to my appointments at Coastal Women's Healthcare. I have been coming here for five years. My doctor, Dr. Erin Dawson, is current on the latest medical knowledge for every stage of women's health, including menopause. She is compassionate, extremely intelligent, professional, personable, and funny. The clinical nursing team is kind, efficient, and caring. The front desk team is welcoming and helpful. My experience here has made me feel supported and has been 100% positive. I highly recommend them.
    Feb 12, 2025
    Coastal Women's Healthcare and Dr. Jennifer Shinners: I recently visited the office and met Dr. Shinners for the first time. From the front desk and facility tour to the nurses and Dr. Shinners, everyone was professional, welcoming, positive, helpful, and responsive. I am delighted to have found such an excellent gynecologist. A gynecologist is a very important doctor in a woman's life. Words cannot express how impressed I am with Dr. Shinners. She read my records, asked important questions, and was very attentive and engaged. I immediately felt comfortable and confident that I was receiving excellent care. Dr. Shinners is very thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. I am thrilled to have found my new gynecologist and plan to recommend her and this practice to others. Sincerely, C. Buckley
    Feb 11, 2025
    Medically, they are excellent, but accounts receivable has major problems. In 2024/5, they sent us an invoice and said prepayment was required before surgery. They said we had not met our deductible and insurance would not pay, which proved untrue. They had coded the claim incorrectly. The insurer did not know about the hundreds of dollars we paid, so it did not count toward our deductible. Because my wife had cancer, we had to pay the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum ourselves while Coastal Women's Healthcare held hundreds of our dollars. We visited 3 times and called repeatedly. It is now September. Update: We continued pursuing this. They eventually realized they had made an error and tried to recode the original reimbursement request to our insurer. It was too late! Our insurer would not pay because claims had a 90-day deadline and said they could not bill the patient. The clinic agreed to refund us by check. I verified that they had our address, but they mailed it to the wrong one. We finally went in and collected a check for money that was ours to begin with. Terrible experience. I should say that medically, my wife received excellent care, and I would recommend them, but watch the accounting closely.
    Jan 30, 2025
    Yesterday was my first appointment at Coastal Women's Healthcare. I felt truly heard and cared for. The facility is incredible, with everything from ultrasound to the laboratory available there.
    Jan 15, 2025
    A pleasant experience with the nurse and Dr. Kenny.
    Feb 20, 2025
    Mar 31, 2025
    Very efficient, pleasant, and thorough care.
    Mar 28, 2025
    The providers and staff are simply amazing. They are kind, professional, and genuine. I felt safe, heard, and cared for at every visit.
    Mar 21, 2025
    Very impressed with everyone- friendly, knowledgeable and made the pesky doctors appointment easy and pleasant. Thank you!
    Mar 17, 2025
    The staff are consistently kind and professional. I always feel well cared for.
    Mar 17, 2025
    Jul 8, 2025
    I have been a patient here since the mid-1980s, before it was renamed Coastal Women. I have had an excellent experience with every doctor there. Dr. Dawson and her team pay close attention to my healthcare needs and always provide highly professional advice when I need it. I have been treated with great integrity and am grateful for everything I have received there. At Coastal Women, my experience feels like a true visit, not just an appointment.
    Jul 8, 2025
    I have seen Dr. Carla Burkley at Coastal for several years, and she is a true professional. I have had many appointments and procedures with her, and she always listens carefully and considers every aspect before proceeding. She is highly intelligent, thoughtful, and professional. She is patient-centered and an excellent doctor. During a recent painful procedure, the nurse caring for me, Christine, was very friendly and comforting, which made a major difference. I also had to check out at the billing desk, where the staff were very helpful and professional. Everyone at Coastal Women's makes an otherwise difficult course of treatment easier and more pleasant.
    Jun 18, 2025
    Excellent physician visit with an efficient care process. The appointment began on time, supplements were reordered efficiently, and the next appointment was scheduled promptly. The staff were very friendly, and the experience with the doctor was excellent.
    Jun 11, 2025
    I found Dr. Carla Burkley and her assistants kind, encouraging, comforting, and very professional.
    May 29, 2025
    A friendly and professional experience. Highly recommended. They listen carefully and value our input on every aspect of care and decision-making.
    Jul 30, 2025
    They are fine for basic care such as Pap smears, but they essentially refused to test my hormone levels because I am not currently trying to conceive. I am almost 43 and have had perimenopausal symptoms, but they did not seem concerned. I eventually saw an HRT specialist who performed all the testing. The results showed no detectable progesterone or testosterone, so I am now receiving HRT and feel much better.
    Aug 30, 2025
    Coastal Women's Healthcare provides exceptional support for women. It consistently delivers high-quality care with professionalism, efficiency, and respect.
    Aug 28, 2025
    The staff are always pleasant and caring.
    Aug 12, 2025
    I have been a patient at this practice for many years. It is always clean, and the staff have consistently been kind. I have two wonderful daughters, and now they come here too! I am proud to say this is the only practice where all my OB-GYNs have worked. I highly recommend them to everyone. To these people, you are more than a number! They genuinely care about me. Thank you.
    Sep 4, 2025
    Dr. Shinners has been my OB-GYN for many years. She puts me at ease, helps me address any concerns openly, and genuinely cares about my health. I highly recommend Coastal Women's.
    Sep 11, 2025
    Having my gyn doctor (4 hrs round trip)for 25 years retire this July, forced me to start the hunt for a new doctor/office closer to home. Hoping I'd chosen well, I met with Dr. Carla Burkley one day this week and could not be more pleased with the kindness and professionalism shown to me by each staff member from the time I was greeted at the front desk, shown to the exam room byJocelyn, checked out by Michelle after my visit and especially during my first meeting with Dr.Burkley. I feel that I have chosen well and look forward continuing my care at CWH. Thank you all.
    Sep 9, 2025
    I have been a patient of Dr. Berkley MD since 2015. I am disappointed, I did not get my annual mammogram and visit with Gyn doctor. Normally I was getting notification from the office yearly..This year I did not receive any notification.. I called today, the scheduler told me too late this year. . I had to have next year. “BOOk” Why not notify us!!! Delia Mansin RN
    Sep 24, 2025
    Very clean, relaxing, and comfortable every time.
    Oct 27, 2025
    Love Dr Kenney
    Oct 24, 2025
    Oct 23, 2025
    I have seen Dr. Dawson for more than 25 years and will continue for hopefully many more. Driving two hours to see one of Maine’s best OB-GYNs is absolutely worthwhile. Erin brings warmth to every visit, remembers conversations from the previous year, and willingly provides referrals when needed to ensure you receive the best care, exceeding my expectations. The office is also well managed, with no lines or waiting :) Sincerely, Dari H.
    Oct 22, 2025
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    Nov 16, 2025
    This is not a review of the business, but of the front desk. A few days ago, I walked in completely lost, crying, and panicking because the person I needed to see was not there. The two women at the front desk were extremely kind and helpful. They made calls for me and directed me to another facility. I believe the front desk is the face of a business, and these two women made me feel that this place would take every customer seriously. If I ever need their services, I will remember their kindness. Thank you for rescuing me that day.
    Nov 15, 2025
    Visits to Coastal Women's are always pleasant—thank you!
    Nov 11, 2025
    First, I have seen several doctors there and thought they were all good. They are compassionate, listen carefully, and try to find solutions. However, appointments are extremely difficult to obtain and require a wait of at least several months. This is a problem if you need cycle-based scheduling or have an irregular condition. The nurses are rude and dismissive, especially by phone. Today I called to move forward with a procedure I had discussed with my doctor for some time. The nurse immediately told me I could not decide to have it without seeing the doctor. She clearly had not reviewed my record. My questions visibly annoyed her, and she seemed eager to end the call. She could not say when I would receive a callback because “the doctor is not in today,” “she is seeing patients tomorrow,” and the nurse was “not sure when the doctor could review it.” This is extremely frustrating and disappointing, though perhaps common in many medical practices.
    Nov 10, 2025
    I had an excellent experience at Coastal Women's Healthcare and highly recommend them.
    Nov 8, 2025
    My provider, Ashley Pratt (WHNP), made me feel very comfortable. She is a kind and knowledgeable professional. Her enthusiasm for health and encouragement made me very happy.
    Nov 27, 2025
    Coastal Women's Healthcare has the best staff. I highly recommend this team of doctors and nurses to any woman seeking medical answers and respectful care. They listen well and are deeply caring. I have been going to Coastal Woman's Healthcare for years and have never had a bad experience.
    Nov 25, 2025
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    Nov 19, 2025
    I have been a patient here since becoming pregnant with my first child two years ago. My doctor, Dr. Slager, is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind, but I have had excellent experiences with all the doctors. Mine was a high-risk pregnancy, and I came in weekly for most of the second and third trimesters, so I met nearly every doctor. Dr. Sinas delivered my baby at Maine Medical Center and was excellent. I highly recommend this practice for quality obstetric and gynecologic care for all women.
    Dec 19, 2025
    Dec 11, 2025
    Friendly, professional, and understanding—I have been here for several years and will continue coming. I am very happy to have chosen Coastal Womens Healthcare as my healthcare provider.
    Dec 11, 2025
    Everyone here, including the physicians and support staff, is professional and welcoming. Every visit is pleasant.
    Dec 10, 2025
    A very polite and kind woman greeted me at the front desk. The women at Mano were also warm and friendly. I appreciate kind people like them!
    Dec 10, 2025
    I have been a patient at Coastal Women’s for 36 years. Since my first two doctors retired, I have seen three different doctors. Every visit has been positive. Each doctor takes my concerns seriously and gives me sufficient time without making me feel rushed.
    Jan 16, 2026
    The staff at Coastal Women’s Healthcare are consistently professional and patient-centered. They always greet me with a smile and immediately put me at ease. Although mammograms are not considered relaxing, mine at CWH are always quick and painless. I especially want to praise the mammography technologist; she is truly wonderful.
    Jan 14, 2026
    Every time I come here, I feel heard and well cared for. I am very grateful to Dr. Worcester and the entire staff at Coastal Women's Healthcare. I rarely leave a doctor's office feeling less anxious, but they always make it happen!
    Jan 13, 2026
    Coastal Women's Healthcare is truly a gift to this area. You feel the warmth and friendliness from the moment you walk in. The care is impeccable: you feel comfortable, everything is explained patiently and thoroughly, questions are welcomed, and the medical care is first-rate. This is the best women's healthcare I have experienced, and I highly recommend this practice.
    Jan 10, 2026
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    Feb 26, 2026
    Dr. Carla Berkeley is wonderful, and I wish her a happy retirement. All the staff have always been friendly and courteous. I look forward to meeting the new doctor at my annual exam next year.
    Feb 21, 2026
    Everyone here—the doctors, nurses, and staff—is very kind and considerate. I am fortunate that my primary care doctor referred me here.
    Feb 19, 2026
    Dr. Sleg is knowledgeable and thoughtful, and she explains the different treatment options clearly. I have been seeing her for a long time and have always found her caring and compassionate.
    Feb 12, 2026
    I arrived on time and was seen shortly afterward. The staff were friendly, welcomed me warmly, and spoke with me.
    Mar 24, 2026
    Now being in my late 30’s things were happening to my body that could no longer be ignored. I sat on some major decisions for a while before coming to the ultimate decision to have a major surgery. I had the option of going out of state to someone who specializes in endo excision but after doing a lot of research decided I was going to have my OBGYN Dr. Sam Ricci complete the procedure. I waited a while to complete the review as I wanted to be able to comment on recovery. I had my hysterectomy (leaving both ovaries) and endo excision completed on Dec 1 2025. I was out of work for approx 6 weeks as I have a very active job but the procedure, recovery process, and even getting back into real life stuff like lifting heavier weights again has all gone as expected on track and very well. Dr. Sam Ricci was so helpful along the way answering all of my questions and super compassionate at all times. When I was considering having the procedure done, I wished there had been more reviews online for the OBGYNs that complete these surgeries on the regular. So although I really didn’t necessarily want to share this vulnerable information, I decided to in hopes that it might help another woman in making her final decision. Wishing all you women in similar situations the best and thank you so much to Dr. Sam Ricci who helped me through one of my most challenging life decisions yet!!
    Mar 13, 2026
    Mar 11, 2026
    My first visit was excellent! I felt heard and understood from beginning to end. I had seen the same doctor for ten years, so changing doctors made me nervous. I am now glad I made the decision and look forward to addressing my gynecological concerns here.
    Mar 7, 2026
    Ashley Pratt has managed my care for the past six years, and I trust her completely. She is intelligent, compassionate, and kind. As a registered nurse, I have high standards for healthcare professionals, and Ashley always exceeds them! The practice is also exceptionally well managed. They do an excellent job!
    Apr 15, 2026
    I highly recommend Coastal Womens Healthcare. My experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff were friendly, and the clinic was clean and modern. Having a mammography lab in the same building was very convenient. Dr. Dawson Chalet was outstanding: attentive, thorough, and willing to take time to understand my situation, which put me at ease. I recommend this clinic and physician to anyone seeking the right doctor.
    May 6, 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Visits to Coastal Women’s Healthcare are always warm and comfortable. Every staff member I have met has been both professional and friendly. I have been a patient here for 34 years, and they have never disappointed me.
    Apr 30, 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    I just called because I felt unwell after my C-section and took a test strip that showed an elevated pH, suggesting a possible infection. A nurse called back and said the doctor thought it appeared to be chronic and scheduled me for May 15, two weeks and two days away. No wonder women die because of poor medical care. If possible, do not go to this hospital, and try to avoid medical facilities in Maine.
    Jun 27, 2026
    They’re so very nice at coastal women’s healthcare. I have a condition that I get checked out yearly and there good at giving you a reminder a few days before which is very helpful. The person that I see is extremely kind and gentle. I appreciate that so much.!!! Always courteous at the front desk too
    Jun 26, 2026
    Deanna was wonderful. She listened carefully, took all of my concerns seriously, and made me feel heard instead of dismissed. I never felt rushed or brushed off, and she explained everything in a way that made me feel comfortable and respected. I’m very grateful for the care I received and would absolutely recommend her.
    Jun 17, 2026
    Jun 12, 2026
    工作人员和服务都很棒！我做了乳房X光检查，立刻就有人接待我！
    Jun 11, 2026
    我最近一次去的时候完全没有等待时间，效率超高。

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