Overview
Helen Shih is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Shih is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 241 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
6565 West Loop S, Ste 100, Bellaire, TX 77401
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shih has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Helen A. Shih
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Helen A. Shih?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Helen A. Shih by calling their office at 617-724-9627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Helen A. Shih a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Helen A. Shih is classified as an Elite expert for Meningioma, 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. Helen A. Shih specialize in?
While Dr. Helen A. Shih is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Helen A. Shih participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Helen A. Shih has published 241 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Helen A. Shih's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Helen A. Shih accept my insurance?
Dr. Helen A. Shih accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-9627 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
- Elite
- MeningiomaDr. Shih isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- GlioblastomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SchwannomaDr. Shih isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- EpendymomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- MelanomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- SchwannomatosisDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
- Uveal MelanomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Uveal Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone TumorDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- ChordomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- PineocytomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- ProlactinomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- RASopathiesDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- RetinoblastomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Sinus CancerDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- TeratocarcinosarcomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Teratocarcinosarcoma.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.


