Dr. Irving Shen M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2921 Telestar Ct Suite 140 Falls Church VA, 22042About
Dr. Irving Shen is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Shen specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Shen typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States 1988
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS- Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Provider Details
Awards
- Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors 2011
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Congenit
Fellowships
- University of Washington Hospital 1993
- University of Washington School of Medicine
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