Overview
Helen Shih is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Tissue Biopsy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 214 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brian Alexander is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Jennifer Wo is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wo is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy. He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Helen Shih
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Shih?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Helen 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 Shih a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Helen 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 Shih specialize in?
While Dr. Helen 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 Shih participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Helen Shih has published 214 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Helen 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 Shih accept my insurance?
Dr. Helen 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
- Advanced
- 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.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Shih isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- 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.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Shih isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.