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Dr. Aurora Shands, MD

Family Medicine* Age 35
Dr. Aurora Shands, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Aurora Shands, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Aurora Shands, MD

Family Medicine* Age 35
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aurora Shands, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Shands graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Community Hospital East Family Medicine. Dr. Aurora Shands, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Shands currently practices at MultiCare Family Medicine Center and are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. At present, Dr. Shands received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Shands' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shands is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
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Esophageal Diseases
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Fibromyalgia
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Genital Herpes
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Menopause
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Newborn Jaundice
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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Osteopenia
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Sleep Apnea
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Stomach Diseases
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrombosis
Thrush
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Tinea Versicolor
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Adult Immunization
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Childhood Immunization
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STD Screening
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Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Family Medicine Center
    1112 6th Ave Ste 301, Tacoma, WA 98405
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4.5
Based on 15 Reviews
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Sep 13, 2024
Dr Shands is pure gold-I came in depressed and she was very patient with my efforts to communicate. She asked pertinent questions to help me clarify my concerns. I left with hope.
— Sep 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
General Medical Practice
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Community Hospital East Family Medicine
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aurora Shands, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shands' profile.

Dr. Aurora Shands, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Aurora Shands, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA