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Summary
Nurse Practitioner Helen Shih specializes in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and oncology care. She holds a Master of Public Health degree along with her nurse practitioner credentials, bringing a comprehensive approach to patient care that combines clinical expertise with population health knowledge. Her practice focuses on complex surgical conditions affecting the chest and cardiovascular system, as well as cancer care. She is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, and Russian, allowing her to serve patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Helen Shih practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, where she works within the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, California. She treats patients with thyroid conditions including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism. Her procedural expertise includes performing fine needle biopsies for diagnostic purposes and adrenal gland needle biopsies. She also …coordinates pathology testing to help determine accurate diagnoses for her patients.
Read More Read less Helen Shih practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, where she works within the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic in San Francisco, California. She treats patients with thyroid conditions including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism. Her procedural expertise includes performing fine needle biopsies for diagnostic purposes and adrenal gland needle biopsies. She also …coordinates pathology testing to help determine accurate diagnoses for her patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 50 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian
- 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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| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | |||
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian | Speaks Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, English | Speaks English | |
| San Francisco , CA | Emeryville , CA | San Mateo , CA | SAN FRANCISCO , CA |
| Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Nurse Practitioner, California, 2026, Active
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Helen Shih affiliated with?
- Helen Shih is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion.
- Does Helen Shih accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Helen Shih accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Helen Shih?
- You can find contact information for Helen Shih here on Vitals.
- Does Helen Shih accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Yes, Helen Shih accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Helen Shih's office located?
- Helen Shih's office is located at 1600 Divisadero St # 4, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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