Summary

Dr. Mark Shields is a board-certified internal medicine physician with 34 years of experience caring for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency training at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shields is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Shields practices at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, California. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions. His experience includes treating hypertensive emergencies and providing comprehensive blood work analysis through complete blood counts and metabolic panels. Patients rate Dr. Shields 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Mark David Shields has 4 locations

Saddleback Medical Group Inc

24221 Calle de La Louisa # 200Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saddleback Medical Group Inc

24221 Calle de la LouisaLaguna Hills, CA 92653
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Saddleback Medical Group Inc

24221 Calle de la Louisa Ste 400Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark David Shields

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark David Shields has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark David Shields has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Mark David Shields holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Shields' NPI number is 1366411555.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Mark Shields accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Shields affiliated with?
Dr. Mark Shields is affiliated with Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center.
Does Dr. Mark Shields accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mark Shields has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Mark Shields's office located?
Dr. Mark Shields's office is located at 24221 Calle de La Louisa # 200, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.
Does Dr. Mark Shields accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mark Shields accepts on their Vitals profile.

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