4.8
6 Ratings
Summary
Dr. David Shields is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated nearly five decades to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and has built 48 years of clinical expertise in his specialty. Dr. Shields speaks English fluently with his patients.
Dr. Shields practices at Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. He specializes in treating colon polyps and managing digestive bleeding conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat various digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Shields practices at Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. He specializes in treating colon polyps and managing digestive bleeding conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat various digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- 24 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. David Stanley Shields | Dr. Afrin Kamal | Dr. Tahereh Ghaziani | Dr. Renumathy Dhanasekaran |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 48 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English | |
| Stanford , CA | Stanford , CA | Redwood City , CA | Stanford , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Stanley Shields
Medical Specialties
Dr. David Stanley Shields has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. David Stanley Shields has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978
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