Overview
Veronica Shim is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and Mastectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shim is currently accepting new patients.
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3801 Howe Street, 1st Floor #120, Oakland, CA 94611
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.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Alseidi is currently accepting new patients.
Center For Neuroendocrine Tumors
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Gynecologic Oncology Center
Dr. Edwin Alexander Alvarez is a gynecologic oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer and other cancers of the female reproductive system. He performs traditional, complicated and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries. UCSF recruited Alvarez to serve as director of clinical trials for the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He is involved with NRG Oncology, a cooperative research group for cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Before coming to UCSF, he directed chemotherapy services for gynecologic cancers at the University of California, Davis. In addition to caring for patients, Alvarez has a strong commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Alvarez is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Alvarez is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Veronica C. Shim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Veronica C. Shim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Veronica C. Shim by calling their office at 510-752-7447. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Veronica C. Shim a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Veronica C. Shim is classified as an Experienced expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Veronica C. Shim specialize in?
While Dr. Veronica C. Shim is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Veronica C. Shim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Veronica C. Shim has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Veronica C. Shim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- MastectomyDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shim isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.

