Summary

Monica Shields specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. She completed her medical education at St. Georges University School of Medicine and has practiced for over two decades, bringing extensive experience to her cardiac care. Her bilingual abilities allow her to communicate effectively with patients in both Spanish and English.

Monica Shields practices at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas. She treats patients with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. Her diagnostic expertise includes performing heart rhythm tests, ultrasound imaging of the heart, and specialized heart imaging using contrast agents to provide detailed views of cardiac function. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • St Georges University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Monica S. Shields

11476 Space Center Blvd Ste 100Houston, TX 77059

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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22 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXKaty , TX
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Monica S. Shields

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Monica S. Shields has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Monica S. Shields has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Dr. Monica Shields is affiliated with Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital.
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Dr. Monica Shields's office is located at 11476 Space Center Blvd Ste 100, Houston, TX, 77059.

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