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Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

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Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Northborough, MA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Northborough, MA.

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Dr. Shields graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at St Christophers Hospital For Children.Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Northborough, MA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at UMass Memorial Health at Northborough Crossing and are affiliated with Holy Family Hospital-Methuen, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus and Milford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Health at Northborough Crossing
    333 SW Cutoff, Northborough, MA 01532

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
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
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital-Methuen, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus and Milford Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Shields, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen

    70 East St, Methuen, MA

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA