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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:  M.D.
Education & Training
   FACP:    Montefiore Medical Center
    Residency:    Brown University
    Medical School:    Drexel University College of Medicine
    College:    Brandeis University


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

  • "The service, consultation and professionalism I received was excellent. Dr. Shum was kind, patient and courteous in her approach. I really felt she was generous and thorough in providing me with the necessary information to equip me in making sound decisions with regard to my immediate and ongoing medical care. We need more Doctors like her."
      from Desiree 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-19)
  • "Thank you Dr. Shum for caring keep up the good work staff family you all are so awesome 🙂"
      from fannie 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-15)
  • "I want to thank Dr Cortes for entrusting me with one of the most passionate, caring and knowledgeable Dr Shum. She is one of the best and she make feel very confident and happy with my health care provider. Thank you Dr Shum and New Blood and Cancer Center"
      from Alma 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-15)
  • "Doctor Shum is first class. She is a specialist, she knows her stuff well. She has a great attitude. That is a great combination."
      from Patrick 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-14)
  • "Dr Shum is an excellent professional!"
      from Ismairis 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-13)
  • "The care at this facility, the staff and the Doctor is always outstanding. I would recommend this facility to anyone and everyone."
      from Paul 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-09)
  • "Dr.Shum happens to also be my mom’s hematologist so when my PT said to see one I knew exactly who to go to. Very understanding and empathetic. Aware that I’m taking care of myself and two elderly people so was very helpful in her advice. This was MY first appointment with her but she’s been moms doctor years and we are grateful"
      from Natalia 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-09)
  • "My experience was good, thank you so much."
      from Betsy 1.0 Stars - (2024-11-02)
  • "Best care ever. Everyone was very courteous and professional."
      from Isa 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-01)
  • "She gave me the excellent care Thank you Dr Shum."
      from ed 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-29)