Expertise in
132
conditions

Dr. Shannon Beres

Pediatric Neurology
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
132
conditions
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Beres is highly rated in 132 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Glioma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Year

2009

Residency

UCSF Medical Center

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology

Licenses

Neuro-ophthalmology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Health Plan of San Mateo
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Ophthalmology-Watson Court-Palo Alto
2452 Watson Ct Ste 1500, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Beres 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Risk Factors: New Perspectives
Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Risk Factors: New Perspectives
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 22, 2024

43 Total Publications

Optic Disc Flavoprotein Fluorescence Imaging as a Novel Method to Quantify Disease Burden in Optic Disc Drusen.
Optic Disc Flavoprotein Fluorescence Imaging as a Novel Method to Quantify Disease Burden in Optic Disc Drusen.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology
Published: July 02, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shannon Beres

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shannon Beres?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shannon Beres by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shannon Beres a top-rated expert for Papilledema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shannon Beres is classified as an Elite expert for Papilledema, 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. Shannon Beres specialize in?

While Dr. Shannon Beres is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Optic Glioma, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.

Does Dr. Shannon Beres participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shannon Beres has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papilledema. You can view a list of Dr. Shannon Beres's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shannon Beres accept my insurance?

Dr. Shannon Beres accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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