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Summary
Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. With 24 years of experience in practice, she focuses on providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. Dr. Shim speaks English and brings nearly two and a half decades of clinical expertise to her patient care.
She practices at multiple locations including Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, with hospital affiliations at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Dr. Shim specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. Her practice also emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations, including flu vaccines and COVID-19 booster shots.
She practices at multiple locations including Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, with hospital affiliations at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Dr. Shim specializes in managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. Her practice also emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations, including flu vaccines and COVID-19 booster shots.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Of Washington School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Uhng-Choon Brenda Shim has 4 locationsGateway Medical Office
1700 NE 102nd AvePortland, OR 97220 Tel: (971) 229-6990
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office
14406 NE 20th AveVancouver, WA 98686 Tel: (360) 418-6001
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 24 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English | |
| Portland , OR | Mesquite , TX | Clackamas , OR | Portland , OR |
| Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Uhng-Choon Brenda Shim has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Uhng-Choon Brenda Shim has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Uhng-Choon Brenda Shim holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Washington and Oregon.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Shim's NPI number is 1619079423.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim's office located?
- Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim's office is located at 1700 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97220.
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- What languages does Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim speak?
- Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim speaks English.
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- Dr. Uhng-Choon Shim has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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