Summary

Dr. Shields graduated from the Univ of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1987. He works in San Luis Obispo, CA and 4 other locations and specializes in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Shields is affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Laurence Earl Shields has 8 locations

Dignity Health Perinatal Center San Luis Obispo

1941 Johnson Ave Ste 105BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dignity Health Perinatal Center-Santa Maria

116 S Palisade Dr Ste 103Santa Maria, CA 93454
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Marian Regional Medical Center

1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454

French Hospital Medical Center

1911 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital

345 S Halcyon RdArroyo Grande, CA 93420

Dignity Health Perinatal Center Santa Maria

116 S PALISADE DR STE 102SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
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

Dignity Health Perinatal and Women's Center ? Santa Maria

116 S Palisade Dr Suite 103Santa Maria, CA 93454

California Mens Colony Hospital

Highway 1 NSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Maternal & Fetal MedicinePediatricsObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
39 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
San Luis Obispo , CASan Luis Obispo , CAFresno , CASanta Maria , CA
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: University Of Ghana Medical School Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Jose Maria Vargas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laurence Earl Shields

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CenCal Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laurence Earl Shields has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laurence Earl Shields has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Down Syndrome
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Hot Flashes
  • Menopause
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Trisomy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Laurence Earl Shields holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Shields' NPI number is 1295741668.

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