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Dr. Sara Shields, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Sara Shields, MD
3.5 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Sara Shields, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Worcester, MA.
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Dr. Sara Shields, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sara Shields, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Worcester, MA.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Sara Shields, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Worcester, MA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields also speaks Russian and Spanish. Dr. Shields is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Warts
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Nail Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Newborn Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS
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  • Open Choice PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Family Health Center of Worcester Inc. Pharmacy
    26 Queen St, Worcester, MA 01610
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  2. 2 Office
    26 Queen St Ste 2, Worcester, MA 01610
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California at Berkeley
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sara Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Sara Shields, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Yes, Dr. Sara Shields, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA