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Dr. Helen Shum

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Dr. Helen Shum is a Board Certified Physician in the areas of Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology.

Dr. Shum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Brandeis University in Massachusetts while minoring in Anthropology and Biochemistry. After her undergraduate studies, she attended Drexel University College of Medicine in Pennsylvania where she received her Medical Degree. She completed her Internal Medicine internship and residency at Brown University and went on to complete her fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center.

During her training, Dr. Shum has participated in basic science research at Cornell University, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the New York Blood Center. She also co-authored several publications on various topics in clinical oncology. Since completing her training, Dr. Shum has treated patients with a wide variety of hematologic and oncologic disorders in Manhasset, New York. She is thrilled to be returning to Queens to continue to serve her community alongside other medical professionals at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   FACP:    Montefiore Medical Center
   Residency:    Brown University
   Medical School:    Drexel University College of Medicine
   College:    Brandeis University


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Fresh Meadows Medical Oncology 6118 190th Street, Suite #217, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 718-279-9101
Lake Success Medical Oncology 1 Delaware Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 516-336-5255
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Glen Cove Hospital
Huntington Hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Mount Sinai Queens
NSLIJ-New Hyde Park
New York Presbyterian-Queens
Plainview Hospital
St. Francis Hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "Wonderful personal care. Great team"
      from Gerard 5.0 Stars - (2025-11-01)
  • "Thank u so so much all doctors to much experience and clean god bless doctor SHUN. MD. HELlEN and all grub great people"
      from Gad 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-31)
  • "For a Doctor to call you at home is pretty spectacular"
      from Kevin 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-29)
  • "Doctor and staff extremely knowledgeable and polite"
      from Claudine 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-25)
  • "Dr. Helen Shum was incredibly kind and attentive. She listened carefully, answered all my questions, and made me feel at ease throughout my visit. I've never felt more comfortable discussing my health concerns. Highly recommend!"
      from Najibullah 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-25)
  • "Great office and Dr. Everyone is nice and professional. Dr Schum takes her time with you and explains everything in terms you can easily understand ."
      from Eraldo 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-22)
  • "My experience is always a positive experience with professional and courteous staff."
      from Georgina 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-19)
  • "Very professional and polite"
      from Isa 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-18)
  • "Dr. Shum is wonderful. She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. She is pleasant and understanding. The staff is very professional and friendly."
      from Luisa 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-18)
  • "Was welcomed with open arms by the most amazing receptionist was there on the wrong date the receptionist called Dr. Shum and asked I can still get my bloodwork done so I don't have to come back in two days she agreed got my bloodwork done and had a tele visit with Dr.Shum two days later amazing receptionist amazing phlebotomist amazing doctor!!!!!"
      from Efiy 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-14)

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