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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

  • "Convenient location and appointment time. Doctor and staff explained the results of the testing."
      from Robert 4.0 Stars - (2025-02-17)
  • "Dr Shum always makes me feel at ease. She is always honest with me about my condition. I leave there feeling great. Dr Shum is a very caring doctor."
      from Carol 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-13)
  • "Very nice and professional doctor"
      from Dina 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-11)
  • "Dr. Shum is nice & professional. She gives advice for how to check the effect on medication."
      from Kelly 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-08)
  • "Many items were discussed and gave me a better understanding about my treatment and their concerns about what was happening."
      from Rosalind 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-05)
  • "The doctors took very very good of me. I love the both of them."
      from Helen 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-27)
  • "All good. Professional staff. No waiting."
      from David 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-15)
  • "I enjoyed my experience there. Especially the person that did my labs. She was excellent and deserves a raise. I could barely feel the needle. Outstanding 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾"
      from Leon 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-10)
  • "Amazing, intelligent doctor! Sorted me right out in less than an hour . Thank you Dr. Shum!"
      from Banny 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-05)
  • "Doctors office was very friendly and helpful"
      from Colleen 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-04)