Overview
Dr. Shimizu is the director of PICC services, an acute care and trauma surgeon and a surgical intensivist in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Prior to her current role, Dr. Shimizu was an associate surgeon in the Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California and her medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. She completed her general surgery residency and a surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of California. She completed an acute care and surgical critical care fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Shimizu’s work in the PICC program has included creating and implementing clinical protocols and superior standards of care. Her research interests focus on the clinical outcomes for trauma patients and is heavily involved with residency wellness and professional development programs.
Dr. Shimizu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.
Dr. Shimizu is board certified in Surgery, General and Surgical Critical Care. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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45 Francis Street, ASBII-3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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.
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Department Of Cardiac Surgery
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Dr. Edwin Kepner Silverman is chief of the Channing Division of Network Medicine and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine.Dr. Silverman’s clinical interests include alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has served as a principal investigator of multiple COPD genetics studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the NETT Genetics Ancillary Study, the Transcontinental COPD Genetics Study, the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetic Modifiers Study and the COPDGene Study. His research uses a variety of genetic analysis approaches to investigate the genetic influences of complex lung diseases, including integrative genomics, linkage analysis, familial aggregation analysis, rare variant analysis and epigenetic studies. He has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the BWH Kenneth L. Baughman Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naomi Shimizu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naomi Shimizu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Naomi Shimizu by calling their office at 617-732-7715. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Naomi Shimizu a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naomi Shimizu is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Naomi Shimizu specialize in?
While Dr. Naomi Shimizu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Colostomy, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Naomi Shimizu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Naomi Shimizu has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Naomi Shimizu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Naomi Shimizu accept my insurance?
Dr. Naomi Shimizu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7715 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ColostomyDr. Shimizu isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- DeliriumDr. Shimizu isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Shimizu isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Shimizu isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Shimizu isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal CancerDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CellulitisDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shimizu isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.