Dr. Shields graduated from Universidad Central del Este Escuela de Medicina in 1981 and completed a residency at Conemaugh Valley Mem Hospital.Dr. Stephen Shields, MD is an Internist in Clearwater, FL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shields accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Stephen J. Shields MD PA
1211 Reynolds Ave Ste B, Clearwater, FL 33756
Directions (727) 466-6564
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Dec 06, 2022

Always listens and comes up with a solution to whatever is ailing you!

Nicholas Vitale — Dec 06, 2022

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Internal Medicine

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Universidad Central del Este Escuela de Medicina
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Conemaugh Valley Mem Hospital

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Dr. Shields in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Lower Respiratory Infection and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shields' office is located at 1211 Reynolds Ave Ste B Clearwater, FL 33756. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shields provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Stephen Shields, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Stephen Shields, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Does Dr. Stephen Shields, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Stephen Shields, MD has a star rating of 4.5/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

Hospital Affiliations

Morton Plant Hospital
300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL
St. Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

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