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Dr. Tara Shields is an internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients for 12 years. She earned her medical degree from East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency training at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Shields is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Shields practices at Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. She focuses on managing common health concerns including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and elevated blood fats that can affect both adults and young patients. Her practice includes routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor overall health and track treatment progress.
Dr. Shields practices at Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. She focuses on managing common health concerns including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and elevated blood fats that can affect both adults and young patients. Her practice includes routine blood work and kidney function testing to monitor overall health and track treatment progress.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Tennessee Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Tara Renae Shields has 3 locationsJohnson City Internal Medicine
301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 240Johnson City, TN 37604 Tel: (423) 794-5520
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
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
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| Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Tara Renae Shields has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. Tara Renae Shields holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Shields' NPI number is 1215347240.
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- Dr. Tara Shields speaks English and Spanish.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Tara Shields affiliated with?
- Dr. Tara Shields is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
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