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Dr. Kent Shih, MD

Medical Oncology*
3.5 (11)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kent Shih, MD

Dr. Kent Shih, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Patients rated Dr. Shih an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Shih works at Practice in Nashville, TN with other offices in Clarksville, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. 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
    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing
    4220 Harding Pike Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 385-3751
  2. 2
    Tennessee Oncology Pllc
    776 Weatherly Dr Ste A, Clarksville, TN 37043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 906-2004
  3. 3
    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing
    250 25th Ave N Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 320-5090

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  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

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    3.5
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    Based on 11 ratings
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    About Dr. Kent Shih, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619075207
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Vanderbilt University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Kent Shih, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shih is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Shih. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shih.

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