Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
An exceptional, double-board certified, hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Shum served as the Senior Medical Director at The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation (TOI). He enjoyed day-to-day interaction, communication, touch and understanding that fostered patient relationships, and considered it a privilege to treat his patients.
As the Senior Partner and Senior Medical Director for TOI, he helped … Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley | Bachelors Degree | BS Bioresource Sciences | 1996 |
| Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina | Medical Degree | MD | 2000 |
| New York Medical College | Other Certification | Fifth Pathway Certificate | 2001 |
| Columbia University (Professional Education) | Other Certification | Certificate of Completion, Digital Health | 2022 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Cooper Hospital University Hospital | Internal Medicine | 2002 |
| Fellowship - MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper | Medical Oncology | 2007 |
| Fellowship - MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper | Hematology | 2007 |
| Residency - Cooper University Hospital | Internal Medicine | 2004 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine | Internal Medicine | 2004 |
| Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Hematology | Internal Medicine | 2007 |
| Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Medical Oncology | Internal Medicine | 2007 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Medical Director, MD | The Oncology Institute Senior Partner, Chair of the Physician Executive Committer, Senior Medical Director, Pharmacy Dispensary Director, Ex lab director (CLIA certified), Principal Investigator | 2009 - 2023 |
| Associate Physician, MD | Associates in Hematology/Oncology, PC | 2007 - 2009 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American Society of Oncology | 2004 - Present |
| Member | American Society of Hematology | 2004 - Present |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Whittier Hospital
Whittier, California - 90605
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Internal Medicine Physician - Sub-Specialty: Medical Oncology
Years In Practice: 19 (started in 2007)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Shum specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 0
Most Recent Review: None
Office & Staff Evaluation Not rated
Locations
Affiliated Practices
The Oncology Institute
8135 S. Painter Ave. Suite 103Whittier, CA 90602
The Oncology Institute
425 Haaland Dr. Ste. 103Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Merrill Shum, MD
16315 Whittier Blvd #103Whittier, CA 90603
Practice Colleagues
Mitchell Berger, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Lain Lee, NP - Nurse Practitioner
Anthony Ciarolla, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Jack Freimann, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Do Young Kim, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Juan Sanchez, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Merrill Shum, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Merrill Shum, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cash
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Merrill Shum, MD has not yet specified the insurance plans he accepts.