--- title: "Dr. Shiva Niakan | Surgeon in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Shiva Niakan, D.O. practices Surgery and Gynecology in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Shiva Niakan, D.O. ![Shiva Niakan, D.O.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/qPJ7-xS2VwPkjYGmHfw1KMzdOe0OkxzYYGsam3QdfVY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(478 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Shiva Niakan, D.O. ## Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Gynecology - Accepting new patients [600 Coffee RoadFloor 3Modesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998#provider-locations) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4726](tel:+12095504726) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-shiva-niakan-1046250998#provider-services) ## About Dr. Niakan Languages English, Farsi (Fluent), and Spanish (Limited) Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ## Education and training **Medical school:** Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific **Residency:** UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate, Obstetrics and Gynecology **Fellowship:** UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate, Surgical Breast Oncology **Special training:** American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Certification ## Board certifications - Gynecology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto ### Medical groups - Gould 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 (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - 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 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 (23 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 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 [Main Clinic Modesto](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/main-clinic-600-coffee-road-1043246806) 600 Coffee Road Floor 3 Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4726](tel:+12095504726) 209-522-1720 Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday Closed [Spanos Court Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/spanos-court-care-center-1043247572) 1401 Spanos Court Suite 230 Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1401+Spanos+Court+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4720](tel:+12095504720) 209-572-2583 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Breast surgery - Endometrial Ablation - Lymph Node Dissection - [Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-gynecologic-surgery) - Nipple-sparing mastectomy - Oncoplastic breast surgery - Robotic Hysterectomy - Skin-sparing mastectomy - Tubal Ligation ### Conditions - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer) - Sexual Dysfunction ### Reasons for visit - Surgical oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gynecologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-surgery) - [Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-gynecologic-surgery) - [Gynecology screenings and prevention](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecology-screenings-and-prevention) - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ## 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%22Surgery%22%2C%22Gynecology%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+Main+Clinic+600+Coffee+Road%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%3A37.65324450798553%2C%22lng%22%3A-120.97392002455425%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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