Summary

Monica Shields specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. She earned her medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 22 years. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Shields practices at Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas. She treats patients with heart failure, irregular heart rhythms, and chest pain. Her expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart activity, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate her an average of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Monica S. Shields

11476 Space Center Blvd Ste 100Houston, TX 77059

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.7 
22 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Houston , TXHouston , TXPasadena , TXHouston , TX
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Del Norte Med School: Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Monica S. Shields has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Monica S. Shields holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Monica S. Shields' NPI number is 1326243981.

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What languages does Monica Shields speak?
Monica Shields speaks English and Spanish.

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