Summary

Dr. Lin Shen is a rheumatologist who earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and has been practicing medicine for 21 years. Her specialty focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system. Dr. Shen is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian, and Tagalog.

Dr. Shen practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. She treats patients with joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis, helping manage chronic conditions that affect mobility and quality of life. Her expertise includes ordering specialized blood tests to monitor inflammation and immune system function, which are essential for diagnosing and tracking rheumatic diseases.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian, Tagalog
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Rheumatology Clinic

400 Parnassus Ave # B1San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAVacaville , CABRISBANE , CASAN FRANCISCO , CA
Med School: YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lin Shen

  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Lin Shen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lin Shen has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatologist
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Lin Shen holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2011 and Peking Union Medical University in 2005.

NPI Number

Lin Shen's NPI number is 1518266006.

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Lin Shen's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # B1, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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Lin Shen speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian, and Tagalog.

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