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Dr. Laurence Shields, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Laurence Shields, MD
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Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Santa Maria, CA.
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Dr. Laurence Shields, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 66
Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Santa Maria, CA.
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Dr. Shields studied at University of California Santa Barbara. Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Obstetrician Gynecologist in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Shields currently practices at Fair Oaks Specialty Center and are affiliated with Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Fair Oaks Specialty Center
    116 S Palisade Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Disorders
Genetic Fetal Risks
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Disorders
Genetic Fetal Risks
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Hypertension
High Risk Pregnancy
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Nuchal Translucency
Placenta Disorders
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy
Rh Disease
Amniocentesis
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Genetic Counseling Services
Percutaneous Procedures
Pregnancy Ultrasound

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Jun 20, 2016
I have had dr shields as my dr for both pregnancies and he is an amazing dr, would use him again
Marykate in Santa Maria, CA — Jun 20, 2016
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a maternal & fetal medicine obstetrician gynecologist in Santa Maria, CA. He specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Bexar Co Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, San Diego
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laurence Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and Marian Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Laurence Shields, MD holds board certification in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dignity Health-Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

    345 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

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