Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Hokkien
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Helen A Shih
Helen Shih, MD, MS, MPH, FASTRO is a practicing radiation oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to MGH, Dr. Shih earned her undergraduate degree in biology at Brown University, and medical school education at the University of Pennsylvania where she also earned a Master's Degree in Cell & Molecular Biology. She completed an internship year at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI before radiation oncology residency at MGH. She has a Master's in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Dr. Shih remained on staff at MGH after her training and is the Director of the Central Nervous System & Eye Services. She cares for the full range of patients with benign to malignant diagnoses and both primary and metastatic diseases. She is a Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and is the Medical Director of the MGH Proton Therapy Centers.
Dr. Shih’s research interests are in clinical and translational efforts to better define the role of radiation therapy in the management of her broad spectrum of patients. Subspecialty interests include improving our understanding and use of proton therapy and understanding the effects of ionizing radiation on normal tissues, primarily the brain, and how best to reduce the risk of radiation-associated injury. Yet another area of interest is addressing drug addiction through education to reduce stigma, novel research efforts towards better prevention and treatment, and advancing community-based services.
Locations
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Radiation Oncology Clinic at Boston
- 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-8650
- fax: 617-726-3603
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiation Oncology, 2005
- Internship: William Beaumont Hospital, Transitional Intern Year, 2001
- Medical Education: Univ. of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2000
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology: American Board of Radiology, 2006
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid NY
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare - NH
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
59 ratings, 21 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Shih was very knowledgeable about my condition and offered some great alternatives for consideration regarding treatment. We'll be following up with her in about another five months.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Shih was incredibly professional. She answered all my questions. She was honest and forthright, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr Shih is open and gets to the point about issues and follow up. She understands the patient's (my) point of view and respected my feelings. She is exceptional.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
A little more time to discuss my fears I would have appreciated.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Always excellent conversations. Caring, answers questions and reviews things when I don't understand.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
Great provider
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
[redacted] I had a first time consultation with Dr Shih and Dr [redacted] ( resident). I had a very good appointment and am looking forward to further appointments.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
My appt was virtual. The NP was very good and relayed the results of my MRI, which was relayed from my dr.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Have been a patient in different departments for over 40 years and every department I have been treated excellent care.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
This was one of the best faculty we have seen. Thank you
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Staff for my procedure were very accommodating.
- Reviewed on 12/18/2025
Everything was exceptionally well. Couldn't beat it, not at all. I'd recommend it to anybody. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Shih was at each session and was very kind, helpful and soothing during each visit knowing how scared I was about using the mask over my face. Both she and her team were considerate and caring. They made to process a more positive experience and reduced my anxiety.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
I really enjoy my time with the Doctor, she is so helpful and easy to talk to.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Shih is very thoughtful and kind and explains procedures and what is necessary to be done in a careful and concise manner. She is an excellent provider.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Great care
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
Excellent Video Appointment
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
I wanted to have an experience that was straight forward and to the point. So far all of your affiliates have been able to provide me and my family with just that. From my meningioma to complications post surgery with PE to radiation treatments you have all been fabulous and taken extremely excellent care of me during a very tough time. I thank you all for that. You have a fabulous team!
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
I love Helen Shih. She is very highly respected and definitely one of my favorite doctors
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
I was there for radiation. As a cancer patient, I was treated with extreme kindness and caring to ensure I was comfortable before, during and after treatment. So grateful...Thank you all so much
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
I so greatly appreciate that I can see Dr. Shih via telehealth video. As a [redacted] year old who does not drive in the city, my husband and I would have had a 4 hour commute and the hassle and expense of driving and parking. It is so much more comfortable at home. I also love Dr. Shih and feel honored to be seen by her, with her expertise for my rare and challenging disease. Thank you all (including her wonderful resident).