As a highly experienced board-certified Physician Assistant for Dr. R. Michael Koch, Chihiro Shinohara works primarily with patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction. She assists Dr. Koch in the office and in the operating room. She earned an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware, and a Master of Science degree with PA certification from the Pace University | Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program in New York City. She is a member of several prestigious associations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the New York State Society of Physician Assistants, and the Japanese Medical Society of America. In addition to English, Chihiro also speaks fluent Japanese.