Kaiser Permanente
Oakland Medical Center
3801 Howe Street, 1st Floor #120, 
Oakland, CA 

Overview

Veronica Shim is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive 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.

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/richmond

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Oakland Medical Center
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.


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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 HER2 Negative 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.

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