Summary

Dr. Kristen Shields is an internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive care for adult patients. She specializes in managing complex medical conditions, with particular expertise in treating various forms of hypertension, including emergency cases that require immediate attention. Dr. Shields also has experience caring for pediatric patients with high blood pressure. She speaks English fluently.

Dr. Shields practices at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California. Her clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure conditions and emergency situations involving dangerously elevated blood pressure. She utilizes advanced diagnostic imaging to evaluate her patients, including chest X-rays and CT scans to assess heart and lung health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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25 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English
Duarte , CALyons , COTigard , ORSHERMAN OAKS , CA
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kristen Shields

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - ACA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristen Shields has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kristen Shields has the following area of expertise

  • Hospitalist

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, California, 2027, Active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kristen Shields accepting new patients?
Dr. Kristen Shields is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Kristen Shields's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Kristen Shields speak?
Dr. Kristen Shields speaks English.
Does Dr. Kristen Shields accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kristen Shields accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Kristen Shields's office located?
Dr. Kristen Shields's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
Does Dr. Kristen Shields accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kristen 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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