James Y. Shen, M.D.

(877) 998-7546
James Y. Shen, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Thoracic Cancers
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Hematology
  • Melanoma
Other Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Clinical Teams
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Additional Contacts
  • Arcadia Patients
    (626) 218-9840
  • South Pasadena Patients
    (877) 998-7546
I have always felt a great sense of pride and privilege just to be present and provide guidance for someone in their times of need.
James Shen, M.D., is excited about returning to the community where he grew up and serving his neighbors in our South Pasadena and Arcadia facilities.

Dr. Shen is board-certified and trained in all aspects of medical oncology and hematology. He has a special research interest in thoracic, head and neck, and gastrointestinal cancer.

An honors graduate of UCLA, Dr. Shen attended medical school at University of Pittsburgh, completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and did a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.

Dr. Shen, who is fluent in Mandarin, Spanish and English, believes in keeping fit and giving back. He's an eight-time marathoner, guitar player and a mentor in the Big Brother/Big Sister program.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology

  • 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine - Oncology

  • 2014, American Board of Internal Medicine

Degrees

  • 2010, Doctor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

  • 2006, Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, Cum Laude Honors, University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship

  • 2014-2017, Hematology/Oncology, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 2014, Internal Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2017-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, South Pasadena and Arcadia, CA

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2019, American College of Physicians

  • 2018, American Society of Hematology

  • 2017, American Society of Clinical Oncology

  • 2006, UPSOM Summer Research Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  • 2003-2004, Rose Hills Scholarship Recipient, University of California Los Angeles

Publications

  • Wang EW, Wei CH, Liu S, Lee SJ, Shehayeb S, Glaser S, Li R, Saadat S, Shen J, Dellinger T, Han ES, Stewart D, Wilczynski S, Cristea M, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Frontline Management of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer-Combining Clinical Expertise with Community Practice Collaboration and Cutting-Edge Research. J Clin Med. 2020 Sep 1;9(9):2830. doi: 10.3390/jcm9092830. PMID: 32882942; PMCID: PMC7565288.
  • Dorff T, Shen J, Ruel N, Kittles R, Lyou Y, Dandapani S, Wong J, Wu H, Pal S, Lau C, Yuh B. Prostate Cancer Characteristics and Outcomes after Prostatectomy in Asian-American Men. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2022 Feb;20(1):92-92.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2021.07.008. Epub 2021 Jul 10. PMID: 34344591; PMCID: PMC9126308.
  • Gray SW, Ottesen RA, Currey M, Cristea M, Nikowitz J, Shehayeb S, Lozano V, Hom J, Kilburn J, Lopez LN, Wing S, Sosa E, Shen J, Morris M, Dilsizian B, Joseph T, Shen J, Adeimy C, Phillips T, Bahadini B, Niland JC. Leveraging an Informatics Approach to Identify an Unmet Clinical Need for BRCA1/2 Testing Among Patients With Ovarian Cancer. JCO Clin Cancer Inform. 2022 Sep;6:e2200034. doi: 10.1200/CCI.22.00034. PMID: 36049148; PMCID: PMC9470148.
  • Posadas EM, Ahmed RS, Karrison T, Szmulewitz RZ, O'Donnell PH, Wade JL 3rd, Shen J, Gururajan M, Sievert M, Stadler WM. Saracatinib as a metastasis inhibitor in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: A University of Chicago Phase 2 Consortium and DOD/PCF Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium Study. Prostate. 2016 Feb 15;76(3):286-93.
  • Gong J, Kelekar G, Shen J, Kaur S, Mita M. The expanding role of metformin in cancer: an update on antitumor mechanisms and clinical development. Target Oncol. 2016 Feb 11.
  • Shen J, Kelly KR. The Role of PI3K/AKT/mTOR Inhibitors in the Treatment of Hematological Malignancies. In: Mita M, Mita A, Rowinsky EK, editors. mTOR Inhibition for Cancer Therapy: Past, Present and Future: Springer; 2016. p. 139-60.
  • Tang HC, Shen J, Chan BM. Idelalisib (Zydelig). American Journal of Hematology/Oncology. 2015 Aug 6;11(8).
  • Shen J, Yu R. Perioperative management of pheochromocytoma: the heart of the issue. Minerva Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;38(1):77-93.
  • Wukich DK, Shen J, Ramirez CP, Irrgang JJ. Retrograde ankle arthrodesis using an intramedullary nail: a comparison of patients with and without diabetes mellitus. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2011 May-Jun;50(3):299-306.
  • Chaer RA, Shen J, Rao A, Cho JS, Abu Hamad G, Makaroun MS. Cerebral reserve is decreased in elderly patients with carotid stenosis. J Vasc Surg. 2010 Sep;52(3):569-74; discussion 574-5.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
5.0
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
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07/15/24
Late, sometimes forgets to order tests. If my cancer comes back I'm going to get a new oncologist, but for maintenance he is OK. - Verified patient
07/10/24
It is always a very good experience with the staff that attends to our needs. - Verified patient
07/09/24
It's smooth - Verified patient
07/09/24
Very good - Verified patient
06/20/24
I have recommended City of Hope to all my friends who know that it is the best medical unit, a life-saving and trustworthy hospital - Verified patient