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Michael J. Shen, MD, PhD

Michael J. Shen, MD, PhD

Gastroenterology

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Washington School of Medicine
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About

Dr. Michael J. Shen is a board-certified physician and researcher who cares for patients with gastrointestinal diseases at Fred Hutch. Dr. Shen specializes in gastrointestinal cancer screening and surveillance.

Area of Clinical Practice
Gastroenterology, hereditary GI cancer syndromes

“I value the relationships I build with you and your family, as well as being a part of a multidisciplinary care team. I appreciate the unique experiences each patient brings to every clinical encounter.”

— Dr. Shen

How do you approach providing patient care?

I believe patient care should be based on academic rigor, transparency and collaboration. I value providing guideline-driven surveillance and treatment recommendations and using the best available data to inform clinical decision-making.

What drew you to your area of practice?

Cancer screening and surveillance are a foundational part of gastrointestinal physicians’ practice. In individuals with an elevated cancer risk due to either genetic mutations or family history, proper vigilance is even more important, often requiring close collaboration with primary care providers and other medical specialists. The cancer prevention field is also a fast-moving one, with much interest in developing more sensitive screening tests, better methods of prevention and even vaccines for cancer.

Diseases Treated

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Diseases Researched

Gastrointestinal cancer

Genetic disorders

Languages

English

Education and Experience

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania

Residency, Internal Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine 

MD, New York University Grossman School of Medicine

PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine

BS, Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Trials

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians and researchers conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by others in their field and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written.

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