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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
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

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 Worcester, MA and has 17 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus and are affiliated with Holy Family Hospital-Methuen, UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 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.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
    55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-8515
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
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  2. 2 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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2011
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital
    2011
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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, UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 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

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA

  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

    736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA