18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shieu, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Aileen Shieu, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Shieu completed her residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Shieu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shieu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shieu’s office at (650) 573-2222.
Where did Dr. Shieu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hand Surgery - Stonybrook University Hospital
Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, General Surgery | St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny
Is Dr. Shieu board certified as a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aileen Shieu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shieu speak?
Dr. Shieu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shieu treat?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shieu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shieu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
What procedures does Dr. Shieu perform?
As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Shieu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shieu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
- Ganglion Cyst Drainage
- Cyst Fluid Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Treatment
- Cyst Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
Also known as:
- Injection for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Collagenase injection for Dupuytren's', 'Enzyme injection for hand contracture', 'Dupuytren's disease injection
CPT Codes:
- 20527: Injection, enzyme (eg, collagenase), palmar fascial cord (ie, Dupuytren's contracture)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Shieu accept my insurance?
Dr. Shieu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 573-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shieu accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Shieu in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advanced Disposal
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Shieu's office located?
What is Dr. Shieu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shieu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154515385.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shieu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shieu
What is Dr. Aileen Shieu's specialty?
Dr. Shieu is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near San Mateo, CA. A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist. Contact Dr. Shieu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aileen Shieu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shieu is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Aileen Shieu accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aileen Shieu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aileen Shieu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shieu's office at (650) 573-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aileen Shieu?
Please contact Dr. Shieu's office at (650) 573-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aileen Shieu have?
Dr. Aileen Shieu is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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