Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Shagufta Shaheen

Oncology
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
19
conditions
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Shagufta Shaheen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Shaheen is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Stanford Health Care
French Hospital Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Stanford Cancer Center Palo Alto
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shaheen 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Randomized, Double-Blinded Phase III Study of CABozantinib Versus Placebo IN Patients With Advanced NEuroendocrine Tumors After Progression on Prior Therapy (CABINET)
Randomized, Double-Blinded Phase III Study of CABozantinib Versus Placebo IN Patients With Advanced NEuroendocrine Tumors After Progression on Prior Therapy (CABINET)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Cabozantinib S-malate
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase II Study of Cisplatin and Etoposide Versus Temozolomide and Capecitabine in Patients With Advanced Poorly Differentiated (G3) Non-Small Cell Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Carcinomas
Randomized Phase II Study of Cisplatin and Etoposide Versus Temozolomide and Capecitabine in Patients With Advanced Poorly Differentiated (G3) Non-Small Cell Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Carcinomas
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Capecitabine, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Etoposide, Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 2
Chromogranin A as Surveillance Biomarker in Patients With cARcinoids (The CASPAR Study)
Chromogranin A as Surveillance Biomarker in Patients With cARcinoids (The CASPAR Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 20, 2022
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
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23 Total Publications

Evolving Therapeutic Strategies in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A New Era of Personalized Therapies.
Evolving Therapeutic Strategies in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A New Era of Personalized Therapies.
Journal: American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting
Published: June 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shagufta Shaheen

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Is Dr. Shagufta Shaheen a top-rated expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shagufta Shaheen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neuroendocrine Tumor, 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. Shagufta Shaheen specialize in?

While Dr. Shagufta Shaheen is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Shagufta Shaheen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shagufta Shaheen has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neuroendocrine Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Shagufta Shaheen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shagufta Shaheen accept my insurance?

Dr. Shagufta Shaheen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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