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Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology
Baylor College of Medicine (2014)
Professional interests include: prostate cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and more.
2151 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 1500
Fullerton, CA 92835

Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD is a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton), Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude, CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

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Office Locations

2151 N Harbor Boulevard Suite 1500
Fullerton, CA 92835
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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

  • Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
  • Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
  • Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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radiation therapy

In 2013, Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD had a list price for radiation therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 18
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 29
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated during 2019 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 272
radiation therapy 20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 17
Cancer 66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 224
radiation therapy 15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 75
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 43
Dementia 14
Cancer 67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 207
radiation therapy 15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 71
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, cancer, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA during 2023 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 271
radiation therapy 19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Fullerton, CA were radiation therapy.

doctor visit 203
radiation therapy 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 47
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 69
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD treated were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 69
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2014. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Medical Foundation
USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC
St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude
CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Oscar EPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Health Net HMO
Aetna HMO
Cigna
CIGNA HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Oscar EPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tommy Sheu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. $254 Varian Ethos Treatment Planning
$170 		Eclipse Treatment Planning System for External Beam Radiation Therapy
$27 		Bravos Afterloader System
$24
$33
Boston Scientific Corporation $130 SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL
$130
Ion Beam Applications S.A. $107 Proteus Proton System
$107
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $62 PLUVICTO
$34 		Lutathera
$27
Ambu Inc. $54
$54
Other $95 MONJUVI
$29 		KEYTRUDA
$18 		Olympus ENT Fiber Scopes
$17 		NeuroBlate
$16 		7.5 FR. X 250MM RHINLARYNGO SCOPE
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $701

Biography

Dr. Tommy Sheu is a Fullerton, CA physician who specializes in radiation oncology. Clinical interests for Dr. Sheu include radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Dr. Sheu is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He studied medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Sheu completed a residency program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Sheu honors. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Sheu is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fullerton, CA.

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