Summary

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy is a surgeon who specializes in surgical care with over two decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Shy is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shy is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and practices in multiple locations throughout California, including Lancaster and Santa Clarita. He focuses on treating various types of hernias, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic procedures and hernia repair surgeries for both adults and children. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shy highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 72 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 12 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy has 12 locations

Yih-Dar Nien, M.D.

44151 15th Street WestLancaster, CA 93534

City Of Hope Antelope Valley

44151 15th St W Ste 101Lancaster, CA 93534
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Santa Clarita

23823 Valencia Blvd Ste 250Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Antelope Valley

44151 15th St WLancaster, CA 93534

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

15031 Rinaldi StMission Hills, CA 91345

Antelope Valley Hospital

1600 W Avenue JLancaster, CA 93534

Palmdale Regional Medical Center

38600 Medical Center DrPalmdale, CA 93551

Yih-Dar Nien, M.D.

23823 Valencia BoulevardSanta Clarita, CA 91355

Yih-Dar Nien, M.D.

23823 Valencia BoulevardValencia, CA 91355

Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center

18300 Roscoe BlvdNorthridge, CA 91325

Ucla West Valley Medical Center

7300 Medical Center DrWest Hills, CA 91307

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Dr. Yih-Dar Nien ShyNirav Naik, MDDr. Tom Mahendra, MDDr. Edward Anthony Ohara, MD
SurgerySurgeryCardiovascular DiseasePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.4 
25 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks Spanish, English
Lancaster , CABAKERSFIELD , CALancaster , CASalinas , CA
Med School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Colombo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - IPA
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Galbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Hysterectomy (Uterus)
  • Other
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Nien Shy's NPI number is 1164636262.

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Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy speaks English and Spanish.
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