Summary

Nurse Practitioner Helen Shih specializes in thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and pulmonology. She earned her Master of Public Health degree and completed nurse practitioner training. Helen speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and Russian, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Helen practices at the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic and is affiliated with University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating thyroid conditions, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hypothyroidism. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and fine needle biopsies to help identify and evaluate various conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

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

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Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University College Dublin Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Helen Shih

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Helen Shih has the following 5 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Helen Shih has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Medical Oncology
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Oncologist
  • Pulmonologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Thoracic Surgeon

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 expires in 2026.

NPI Number

Helen Shih's NPI number is 1750512240.

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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.
What languages does Helen Shih speak?
Helen Shih speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and Russian.
Does Helen Shih accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Helen Shih accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Helen Shih accepting new patients?
Helen Shih is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Helen Shih's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Helen Shih accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Helen Shih has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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