Overview
Dr. Shieh is a pediatric surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the medical staff in 2021 and sees patients on our main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and also at Tampa General Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital. Her clinical focus includes esophageal and airway treatment (EAT). Dr. Shieh earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix. She completed her general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, during which she did a pediatric surgery research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. She then completed her pediatric surgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shieh speaks Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Dr. Shieh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Shieh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shieh is currently accepting new patients.
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Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hester F. Shieh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hester F. Shieh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hester F. Shieh by calling their office at 727-898-7451. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hester F. Shieh a top-rated expert for Esophageal Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hester F. Shieh is classified as an Distinguished expert for Esophageal Atresia, 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. Hester F. Shieh specialize in?
While Dr. Hester F. Shieh is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Hester F. Shieh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hester F. Shieh has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Hester F. Shieh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hester F. Shieh accept my insurance?
Dr. Hester F. Shieh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-898-7451 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Shieh isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Tracheoesophageal FistulaDr. Shieh isDistinguished. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shieh isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shieh isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Shieh isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Shieh isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Experienced
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- EndoscopyDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastroschisisDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- GastrostomyDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- OmphaloceleDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Shieh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.