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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 Best Dr., the best Nurses, the best of everything! Don't waste your time looking elsewhere. Your care will never be better. This is a strong smart team that works for you."
      from Vartan 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-19)
  • "I met with a nurse practioner who was knowledgeable about my health history and current lab results. She was attentive and clear with her feedback and direction. I felt comfortable and trusted her."
      from Doretha 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-17)
  • "Everyone is so nice, sweet and accommodating! Just what patients need…like a breath of fresh air! Janet at reception went beyond to make sure I got what I needed. Np HyunJung Pak notices every detail! Even my hair and she last saw me in October of 2023! She explains everything, no matter how many questions I have. I left there smiling ear to ear. The epitome of patient care! Every delaul of my visit,including the labs was ideal for me!!!"
      from Shanna 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-13)
  • "I am so thankful to Dr Helen Shum for taking care of me. She is so patient and careful and spends a lot of time reviewing my previous record. I am so proud of her. As a cancer patient, we need a place that can bring us the peace and care we need. Thank you for being my doctor."
      from Kim 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-11)
  • "I'm so grateful for Dr. Shum. She was very empathetic and made me feel so comfortable. Your Anazing!!!"
      from Pinky 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-09)
  • "Dr. Shum is caring professional who listens closely and provides remedies. Over the past five years she has helped me with anemia and breast cancer supression meds. I am doing much better because of her intervention."
      from Diana 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-02)
  • "Appointment on time , Dr Shum spent enough time to explain my condition"
      from missy 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-02)
  • "(Translated by Google) A very professional, caring, patient doctor who always thinks about his patients. He has been like this for several years. I applaud Dr. Shum! (Original) 一位非常專業，有愛心，有耐心，永遠為病人著想的醫生，幾年來一直都是如此，為Dr. Shum 鼓掌點讚！"
      from Alex 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-02)
  • "(Translated by Google) Thank you very much for helping me with my health seeing that I am unwell. God bless you every day. (Original) Muchas gracia por ayudarme en mi salud viendo estoy mal Dios le bendiga cada día"
      from Orquidea 5.0 Stars - (2024-03-29)
  • "Dr Shum has been very attentive to my medical needs. I’m disabled and it’s hard to get around. So she has nurses come to my home to draw blood and then we have a phone conversation. And she prescribes the proper medication which has normalized my condition."
      from Janet 5.0 Stars - (2024-03-27)