A diagnostic radiologist in Whittier, CA, Dr. John Shim can perform & interpret the results of diagnostic imaging tests, like MRIs or X-rays.
Yes, Dr. John J. Shim is accepting new patients at this office.
1000 W Carson Street, Box 480, Torrance, CA 90509
Dr. John Shim graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2003.
Dr. Shim has two offices in California where he specializes in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
Dr. Shim works with three hundred and ten doctors including Dr. Daniel Zinar and Dr. George Gershman.
Specializing in the field of diagnostic radiology, Dr. John Shim evaluates the results of medical images. These may include X-rays like CAT scans or MRIs. Diagnostic radiologists may specialize in evaluating the results of a specific imaging modality, or in the diagnosis of a specific disease, such as cancer. Medical imaging techniques are typically used to diagnose and evaluate conditions like cancer or a broken leg.
As a nuclear medicine specialist, Dr. Shim utilizes painless, minimally-invasive procedures and medical imaging modalities to diagnose and treat disease and illness. For example, Dr. Shim may employ diagnostic techniques such as nuclear imaging. More specifically, the procedure involves the injection of nuclear isotopes into the body that can be tracked by the low levels of radiation that are emitted.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shim, but only those who participate in Medicare.