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 top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hester Shieh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hester Shieh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hester 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 Shieh a top-rated expert for Esophageal Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hester 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 Shieh specialize in?
While Dr. Hester 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 Shieh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hester Shieh has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Hester 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 Shieh accept my insurance?
Dr. Hester 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.