Thomas M Shields, MD

Dr. Thomas Shields is a gastroenterologist with a specialty focus in pediatrics who has dedicated 18 years to caring for patients. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, and completed his residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Shields furthered his training through a fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center, which strengthened his expertise in pediatric gastroenterology. He provides care in English to families throughout the region.

Dr. Shields practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center, with locations in Worcester and Northborough. He specializes in helping infants and children with feeding disorders and works closely with families dealing with picky eaters. Dr. Shields also provides comprehensive care for children experiencing failure to thrive, helping them achieve healthy growth and development. His diagnostic approach includes specialized blood tests and celiac disease antibody testing to …identify underlying conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shields highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.