Imaging Clinic at Stanford Hospital

Stanford Echocardiography and Vascular Imaging Center, part of Stanford Cardiovascular Health, specializes in advanced diagnostic testing and screening for complex heart and vascular conditions. Utilizing cutting-edge technology in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound, the center provides high-quality imaging to support timely and accurate medical decisions. The dedicated team collaborates closely with referring physicians to ensure patients receive only the necessary tests, enhancing the overall care experience. Recognized for its commitment to healthcare equality, the center offers comprehensive support services, making patient visits as comfortable as possible. Generated from the website

Nuclear medicine involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials (or tracers) to help diagnose and treat a variety of diseases. Nuclear medicine determines the cause of the medical problem based on the function of the organ, tissue or bone. This is how nuclear medicine differs from an X-ray, ultrasound or any other diagnostic test that determines the presence of disease based on structural appearance.

Dr. Shaheen specializes in the gastrointestinal malignancies and she has expertise in treating neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Following her fellowship in Hematology and Oncology, Dr Shaheen completed an advanced fellowship in Neuroendocrine tumors from Stanford University. The NET advanced fellowship is first of its kind in United State started under the leadership of Dr Pamela Kunz who is the founding Director of the Stanford Neuroendocrine Tumor Program established in 2015. After completing her advanced fellowship, Dr Shaheen joined Stanford Oncology division as Clinical Assistant Professor.