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Dr. Merrill Shum, MD

Hematology* Age 50
Dr. Merrill Shum, MD
4.6 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Merrill Shum, MD is a Hematologist in Whittier, CA.
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Dr. Merrill Shum, MD

Hematology* Age 50
Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Merrill Shum, MD is a Hematologist in Whittier, CA.

About

Dr. Merrill Shum, MD is a Hematologist in Whittier, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 2000 and completed a residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Dr. Shum has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shum received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shum also speaks Cantonese and Spanish. Dr. Shum is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Breast Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannomatosis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
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    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
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    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
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    Gold 80 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Gold 80 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
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    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
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    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum 90 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Platinum 90 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Platinum 90 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Priority Select-CA HMO
    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Select-CA HMO
    Select-CA PPO
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver 70 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Silver 70 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
    Silver 70 Off Exchange (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMO
    Silver 73 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver 87 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver 94 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
    Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
    Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Traditional
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    UC Care-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
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    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Vivity-CA HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
    8135 Painter Ave Ste 103, Whittier, CA 90602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 698-5255
  2. 2 Office
    16315 Whittier Blvd Ste 103, Whittier, CA 90603
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 358-3360
  3. 3 Office
    1801 W Romneya Dr Ste 103, Anaheim, CA 92801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 399-0620
  4. 4 Office
    3300 E South St Ste 304, Lakewood, CA 90805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 232-0550

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shum
4.6
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
May 23, 2024
If I could give him 10 stars I would he is the most compassionate Dr. I have ever been to when I was diagnosed with cancer I literally thought my life was over but he took the ti e to talk to me and make me feel as if it was going to be OK my husband explains him as very professional but could be your best friend and my husband does not like dr.
Scherry rosa — May 23, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Merrill Shum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shum's profile.

Dr. Shum frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Merrill Shum, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Merrill Shum, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA