Dr. Joomee Shim is a physician committed to provide excellence to her patients. Dr. Shim received a combined Bachelors of Liberal Arts and Medical Doctorate degree within 6 years from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. She then completed her residency and fellowship at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY.
During her time at Stony Brook University Hospital, she served as Chief Oncology fellow. Dr. Shim has worked to develop an effective work environment, placing patient safety as a priority as part of a patient safety initiative.
Dr. Shim strives to deliver quality innovative personalized comprehensive patient care with compassion and empathy. She works with other physicians like surgical oncology, radiology oncology, radiologist and pathologist as a multidisciplinary team to deliver the best care. Her goal is to respect and support patients and their family through difficult times.
Dr. Shim believes communication and education are key in empowering patients in understanding and treating their disease.