--- title: "Dr. Peter Y. Shen | Radiologist in Santa Cruz, CA" description: "Dr. Peter Y. Shen, M.D. practices Radiology and Neuroradiology in Santa Cruz, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-y-shen-1078057671" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Peter Y. Shen, M.D. ![Peter Y. Shen, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/9z10M0_A5Tpcfo9FaAA5I36OvcyXdPsNZOi3H4h5Kso/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Peter Y. Shen, M.D. ## Radiology - A radiologist reviews diagnostic images and does not typically see patients directly. ## Neuroradiology [2025 Soquel Avenue1st FloorSanta Cruz, CA 95062](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-y-shen-1078057671#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-y-shen-1078057671#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-y-shen-1078057671#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-peter-y-shen-1078057671#provider-services) ## About Dr. Shen Languages English and Mandarin (Basic) Gender Male Ages treated All ages ## Education and training **Medical school:** State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine **Internship:** Arrowhead Regional Medical Center **Residency:** SUNY Downstate, Diagnostic Radiology **Fellowship:** University of California San Francisco, Neuroradiology ## Board certifications - Radiology - Neuroradiology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Santa Cruz Center Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/santa-cruz-center-imaging-1043246586) 2025 Soquel Avenue 1st Floor Santa Cruz, CA 95062 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2025+Soquel+Avenue+Santa+Cruz%2C+CA+95062+US) [831-423-4111](tel:+18314234111) 831-423-0716 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abdominal imaging - Cross-Sectional Imaging - CT Perfusion Imaging - CT scan - Diffusion MRI - Fetal MRI - Fluoroscopy - Hepatic Imaging - Hepatocellular Carcinoma Imaging - Hysterosalpingogram - Joint injections - Lung cancer screening - Magnetic Resonance Angiogram - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Neuroradiology - Perfusion MRI - Pulmonary Vasculature Imaging - Stroke and Neurovascular Imaging - Transvaginal ultrasound - Trauma Imaging - Ultrasound - Vascular Imaging - X-ray ### Conditions - Hepatocellular Carcinoma ### Reasons for visit - Nuclear medicine - Pediatric Neuroradiology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Breast health services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-health) - [Breast imaging services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-imaging) - [Imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/imaging) - [Mammogram](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/mammogram) - [Women's imaging](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/womens-imaging) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Radiology%22%2C%22Neuroradiology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Santa+Cruz+Center+Imaging%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A36.98226551476309%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.99775619182194%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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