Summary

Dr. Helen Shin specializes in dermatology with board certification in both general dermatology and pediatric dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology, earning her pediatric dermatology certification in 2004 and general dermatology certification in 2000. She completed her medical training through residencies at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center in 1997 and New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 2000, followed by a fellowship at New York University Langone Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Shin is fluent in English.

Dr. Shin practices at the Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Center in Paramus, New Jersey, where she focuses on caring for young patients with various skin conditions. She treats birthmarks, acne, and contact dermatitis with expertise tailored to children and teenagers. Her practice includes performing pathology tests to diagnose skin conditions accurately and providing laser therapy for skin lesions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 stars, reflecting their confidence in her specialized pediatric dermatology care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University Langone Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Center

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

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DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
3.4 
4.9 
20 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
PARAMUS , NJFresh Meadows , NYParamus , NJNew York , NY
Med School: State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Med School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Helen Theresa Shin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Helen Theresa Shin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Helen Theresa Shin has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Melanoma
  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin Cancer
  • Vaccination
  • Vitiligo

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Dermatology

Pediatric Dermatology, 2004

American Board of Dermatology

Dermatology, 2000

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York University Langone Medical Center2001

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell2000
Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center1997

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