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Dr. David Shields, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 73
Dr. David Shields, MD
3.8 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. David Shields, MD is an Internist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. David Shields, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 73
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Shields, MD is an Internist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. David Shields, MD is an Internist in Palo Alto, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Gastroptosis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Throat Pain
Tonsillitis
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Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    770 Welch Rd Ste 250, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 324-1020
  2. 2 San Mateo Medical Center
    222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 573-2222
  3. 3 San Mateo Medical Center
    222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 573-3982
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4 Palo Alto VA Medical Center
    3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 493-5000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 15:30

Patient Satisfaction

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3.8
Based on 11 Reviews
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Mar 22, 2016
Dr. Shields was very intentional about getting me a liver and due to his excellent relationship with the liver transplant doctors he was able to expedite the process. I have had a ERCPs and numerous colonoscopies from him and he is always very professional and very warm and caring at the same time. God has used Dr. Shields and Dr. Ahmed, my hematologist in saving my life and keeping me going. I am very grateful for Dr. Shields and I highly recommend him!!! He is a rare find-a top doctor!!!
David S. Licata in San Jose, CA — Mar 22, 2016
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Internal Medicine
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  • University of California at Berkeley
    1978
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. David Shields, MD is affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Shields, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA