Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D.?
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Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

5/5(21)
3018 Dixwell Ave Hamden CT, 06518
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Vivian Shih is a physiatrist practicing in Hamden, CT. Dr. Shih is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shih focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Shih can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Treatments

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain

Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3018 Dixwell Ave

3018 Dixwell Ave -
Hamden, CT 06518
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New patients: 203-281-5910
Fax: 203-281-3403

300 PASTEUR DR -
STANFORD, CA 94305
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New patients: 650-723-4000

Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shih


5.0

Based on 21 reviews

Dr. Vivian C Shih M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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