Peter Y. Shen
2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, 
Santa Cruz, CA 

Overview

Peter Shen is a Radiologist in Santa Cruz, California. His top areas of expertise are Brain Herniation, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Headache. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

State University Of New York Downstate College Of Medicine

Residency

SUNY Downstate, Diagnostic Radiology

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

Radiology Neuroradiology

Fellowships

University of California San Francisco, Neuroradiology

Hospital Affiliations

Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Chinese Community Health
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Sutter Health
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Locations

Santa Cruz Center Imaging
2025 Soquel Avenue, 1st Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Y. Shen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Y. Shen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Y. Shen by calling their office at 831-423-4111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Peter Y. Shen a top-rated expert for Brain Herniation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Y. Shen is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Herniation, 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. Peter Y. Shen specialize in?

While Dr. Peter Y. Shen is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Brain Herniation, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, and Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. Peter Y. Shen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Peter Y. Shen has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Herniation. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Y. Shen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Peter Y. Shen accept my insurance?

Dr. Peter Y. Shen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-423-4111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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