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Dr. Helen Shih, MD

Radiation Oncology*
5.0 (3)
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24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Helen Shih, MD

Dr. Helen Shih, MD is a Radiation Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Radiation Oncology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shih an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shih works at Practice in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Brain Cancer and Hypothalamus Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shih's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-9627
  2. 2
    Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center
    30 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-9627
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    Office
    55 Fruit St # F, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 724-1298
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    100 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-8650

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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Brain Cancer
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Brain Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Neurofibromatosis Type Two
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Pancreatic Cancer
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    About Dr. Helen Shih, MD

    Specialties*
    • Radiation Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Minnan
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    NPI Number
    • 1346231248
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Radiation Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Shih has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shih has seen patients for Brain Cancer and Hypothalamus Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shih on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Shih. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shih.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shih, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shih appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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