Overview
Benjamin Shou is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Shou is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Fasciotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
500 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Shou
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Shou?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Shou by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Shou a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Shou is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Shou specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Shou is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Tumor, and Atrial Myxoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Benjamin Shou participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Shou has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Shou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Shou accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Shou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart TransplantDr. Shou isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Shou isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- FasciotomyDr. Shou isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.