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Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (12)
Map Pin Small Valencia, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD

Dr. Yih-Dar Nien Shy, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Valencia, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile, Facultad De Medicina and is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Antelope Valley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nien Shy an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nien Shy works at Practice in Valencia, CA with other offices in Palmdale, CA and Lancaster, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Nien Shy's Office Locations

  1. 1
    City of Hope Santa Clarita
    23823 Valencia Blvd Ste 250, Valencia, CA 91355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 799-1999
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Palmdale Regional Medical Center
    38600 Medical Center Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 902-5600
  3. 3
    Office
    26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 150, Valencia, CA 91355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 799-1999
  4. 4
    City of Hope Antelope Valley
    44151 15th St W # 101, Lancaster, CA 93534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 902-5600

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center
  • Antelope Valley Hospital

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Ascites
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164636262
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile, Facultad De Medicina
    Medical Education

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

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

    Dr. Nien Shy has seen patients for Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nien Shy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Nien Shy. 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. Nien Shy.

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