Summary

Dr. Steven Shields is an internal medicine physician who brings nearly four decades of medical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Elizabeths Medical Center. With 39 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Shields has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive adult healthcare. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shields practices at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center East Campus and sees patients in Boston and Dedham, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. He performs specialized procedures such as colonoscopies and upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive system conditions. Patients have given Dr. Shields an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St Elizabeths Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Steven J. Shields has 2 locations

Dr. Steven J. Shields

133 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Dr. Steven J. Shields

1 Lyons StDedham, MA 02026

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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3.4 
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39 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu Speaks English
Boston , MAStoneham , MAWilmington , MALyons , CO
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Dhaka Medical College And Hospital Med School: Vijayanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven J. Shields

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven J. Shields has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven J. Shields has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Elizabeths Medical Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Steven Shields's office located?
Dr. Steven Shields's office is located at 133 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
What languages does Dr. Steven Shields speak?
Dr. Steven Shields speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Shields?
You can find contact information for Dr. Steven Shields here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Shields affiliated with?
Dr. Steven Shields is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center East Campus.
Does Dr. Steven Shields accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Steven Shields has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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