Resources for Patients

FAQs

What do I bring on the first visit?
• Insurance card
• A form of identification with a photo
• The referral from your primary care provider (if applicable)
• A list of your current medications
• Medical records from prior visits that you think may be helpful
How do I prepare for procedures?
• See procedure section of this website
• Are you a licensed medical doctor?
  • Yes, licensed in New York and New Jersey States
Have you had formal training in GI endoscopy?
• Yes
Is your rate of cecal (total colon) intubation greater than 90%?
• Yes
Do you perform more than 100 colonoscopies annually?
• Yes
Do you have endoscopic privileges at a licensed health care facility or hospital?
• Yes, at Lenox Hill Northwell Hospital, Westside GI LLC, and Hudson Crossing Surgery Center, LLC
Is polypectomy (polyp removal) routinely performed during elective colonoscopy?
• Yes
Do you offer intravenous sedation for colonoscopy?
• Yes
Where are the procedures performed?
• Dr. Shim performs procedures at WESTSIDE GI LLC and Hudson Crossing Surgery Center LLC