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Dr. Shirley Shih, MD

Dr. Shirley Shih, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
400 W Main St, Ste 301, Babylon, NY
4.91
“The dr and her staff were friendly and professional. I feel confident in choosing Dr. Shih to do my surgery”
Kaitlyn M.November 25, 2025
Highly recommended
98% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

4.91

Average wait time

4.83

Bedside manner

5.00
“The dr and her staff were friendly and professional. I feel confident in choosing Dr. Shih to do my surgery”
Kaitlyn M.November 25, 2025
“My experience at the doctors first visit was good. She explained every procedure to be done and was honest I appreciate it. ?”
Theresa M.March 6, 2024

About Dr. Shirley Shih

Shirley Shiuh Leei Shih, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Northwell Health, specializes in treating all forms of benign and malignant colorectal disease-including Crohn's disease, diverticular disease and colorectal cancer-through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. She decided to become a doctor, like her father, while growing up Long Island, but it wasn't until she was in medical school at Albany Medical College, and attended a lecture on colorectal procedure, that she decided this was the direction she wanted to take. "My starting point was just wanting to help people, and as soon as I saw what type of new colorectal surgeries were being done, I could see the potential for boosting patient quality of life," she says. "Instead of stem-to-stern incisions that led to long recoveries, we could do minimally invasive procedures that offered faster recovery and less pain." Dr. Shih completed her residency at George Washington University Hospital and a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, as well as at Indiana University School of Medicine. She spent seven years in private practice near Philadelphia, then returned to New York to join Northwell Health. "The team-oriented approach here is very strong," she says. "There is such good communication and collaboration, both among partners in my practice and with everyone at Northwell generally. That gives patients more comprehensive support." Currently, she's enhancing her surgical skills by learning robotic surgery, as she's passionate about offering patients more options for treatment. She's also an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Other efforts include training residents to provide enhanced patient care, and pursuing excellence in rectal cancer treatment at Huntington Hospital. Part of her lifelong learning comes from patients as well. "What I've learned from them is to treat every patient as an individual," she says.

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Surgical removal of colon
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
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Acute hemorrhoids

Office locations

Northwell Physician Partners Surgery at Babylon (1 of 3)
400 W Main St, Ste 301, Babylon, NY 11702
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Northwell Health Physician Partners at Smithtown (2 of 3)
222 Middle Country Rd, Ste 211, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine at Woodbury (3 of 3)
321 Crossways Park Dr, Ste B, Woodbury, NY 11797
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Hospital affiliations

  • Glen Cove Hospital
  • Huntington Hospital
  • Plainview Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • The George Washington University Hospital (Residency)
  • Indiana University (Fellowship)
  • Cleveland Clinic Florida (Fellowship)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1770718397

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
5.00
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The dr and her staff were friendly and professional. I feel confident in choosing Dr. Shih to do my surgery
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My experience at the doctors first visit was good. She explained every procedure to be done and was honest I appreciate it. ?
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Staff was great, super sweet and nice. The doctor was great, she was gentle and kind.
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Totally pleasant and informative
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Efficient , knowledgeable and friendly!
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From start to finish appointment was great ! Clean office friendly staff and great doctor !! What else can you ask for ? Highly recommend
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Which hospital is Dr. Shirley Shih affiliated with?

Dr. Shirley Shih is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and Plainview Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Shirley Shih's office located?

Dr. Shirley Shih has 3 office locations, including in Woodbury, Smithtown, and Babylon, view full addresses on Dr. Shih's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Shirley Shih have?

Dr. Shirley Shih is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shirley Shih?

Dr. Shirley Shih frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Removal of Cyst. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shirley Shih on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Shirley Shih speak?

Dr. Shirley Shih speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Shirley Shih in reviews?

46 patients have reviewed Dr. Shirley Shih. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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