Dorothy Shum

Dorothy Shum, MD is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Ultrasound Section of the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and serves as Chief of Ultrasound at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). She specializes in diagnostic ultrasound and obstetrical care, with a focus on fetal imaging and intervention. Her clinical work spans UCSF and ZSFG, where she contributes to the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center.

Education and Training:

• Medical Degree: Brown Medical School, Rhode Island (2005)
• Residency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Department of Diagnostic Imaging (2010)
• Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine of USC, Advanced Body Imaging (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Shum’s expertise includes body MRI and ultrasound for oncologic imaging, hepatobiliary imaging, and female pelvis imaging. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care in obstetrics and oncology.

Publications: Her recent work emphasizes fetal cardiac imaging, postpartum hemorrhage management, and hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance. Key contributions include studies in Radiographics, American Journal of Perinatology, and Clinical Imaging.

Awards: Summa Cum Laude Award, University of California, Los Angeles (1998).

Grants and Advising: While specific grants aren’t detailed, her clinical leadership and co-authorship on high-impact studies reflect active engagement in research. She mentors trainees in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound techniques.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Ultrasound Section at ZSFG, collaborating with the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center on image-guided interventions.