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Summary
Nurse Practitioner Helen Shih specializes in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and pulmonology. She holds a Master of Public Health degree along with her nurse practitioner credentials, bringing a comprehensive understanding of both clinical care and population health to her practice. Helen is fluent in Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
Helen practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, specifically at the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating patients with thyroid conditions, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism. Her procedural expertise includes performing adrenal gland needle biopsies and helping patients manage their care with autoinjectors and insulin pen devices.
Helen practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, specifically at the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating patients with thyroid conditions, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism. Her procedural expertise includes performing adrenal gland needle biopsies and helping patients manage their care with autoinjectors and insulin pen devices.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish
- 5 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic
1600 Divisadero St # 4San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 885-3882
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| 13 Years of Experience | |||
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| Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Helen Shih
Medical Specialties
Helen Shih has the following 5 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Helen Shih has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Helen Shih holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Nurse Practitioner with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
NPI Number
Helen Shih's NPI number is 1750512240.
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- Helen Shih speaks Chinese, English, Russian, and Spanish.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Helen Shih accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Helen Shih affiliated with?
- Helen Shih is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
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