Overview
Dr. Michelle Shen earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from The University of Texas at Dallas and her medical degree at UT Health San Antonio Medical School. She completed her residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School UTHealth Houston and a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Shen, who has been in practice since 2007, is board certified in surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. An assistant professor of surgery at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Shen has clinical interests in the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast-related issues in patients of all age groups. She provides comprehensive, personalized and evidenced-based care to patients diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as high-risk screening and surveillance. Passionate and dedicated to the care of her patients, Dr. Shen treats each person as a member of her family. Patients describe her as supportive, empathic, communicative and caring. And they value her ability to clearly explain pathology findings and treatment plans and make them feel comfortable and at ease with their diagnoses. She also speaks Mandarin Chinese.
Dr. Shen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shen 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.
MD Anderson
Funda Meric is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Meric is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.
Office
Ching-wei Tzeng is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tzeng is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Keila Torres is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Torres is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle C. Shen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle C. Shen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle C. Shen by calling their office at 713-486-3950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle C. Shen a top-rated expert for Intraductal Papilloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle C. Shen is classified as an Advanced expert for Intraductal Papilloma, 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. Michelle C. Shen specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle C. Shen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michelle C. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle C. Shen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-3950 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.
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- Breast CancerDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shen isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast InfectionDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Shen isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.