Overview
Dr. Janet Shimotake is a neonatologist who cares for pregnant patients and babies with a high chance for complications during birth. She attends high-risk deliveries to resuscitate and stabilize babies, and cares for premature infants, as well as those born with surgical issues, respiratory failure, or neonatal encephalopathy and seizures. After the highest-risk babies graduate from the intensive care nursery, Shimotake continues to follow up on their care for as long as 15 years. She also works on quality improvement in the nursery, and she trains residents and fellows in neonatology. Shimotake earned her medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Pritzker School of Medicine and University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. She completed a fellowship in neonatal and perinatal medicine at UCSF. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Shimotake and her husband are raising their family in San Francisco. They are stalwart San Francisco Giants fans and experts on ballpark food. Her family loves taking advantage of all that Northern California has to offer, including cultural experiences, hiking, biking, skiing and camping.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Alpha Thalassemia.
Dr. Shimotake is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Shimotake is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Janet C. Shimotake
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Janet C. Shimotake?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Janet C. Shimotake by calling their office at 800-793-3887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Janet C. Shimotake a top-rated expert for Alpha Thalassemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Janet C. Shimotake is classified as an Experienced expert for Alpha Thalassemia, 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. Janet C. Shimotake specialize in?
While Dr. Janet C. Shimotake is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Alpha Thalassemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Janet C. Shimotake accept my insurance?
Dr. Janet C. Shimotake accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-793-3887 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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