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Summary
Dr. Vera Carter-Shields specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across all age groups. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University and has been practicing medicine for 44 years, developing extensive expertise in both primary care and urgent medical situations. Dr. Carter-Shields is fluent in English.
Dr. Carter-Shields practices in El Paso, Texas, where she serves patients with a wide range of healthcare needs. Her dual specialization allows her to provide continuity of care from routine family health maintenance to acute emergency interventions. She brings decades of clinical experience to each patient encounter, offering both preventive care and immediate medical attention when urgent situations arise.
Dr. Carter-Shields practices in El Paso, Texas, where she serves patients with a wide range of healthcare needs. Her dual specialization allows her to provide continuity of care from routine family health maintenance to acute emergency interventions. She brings decades of clinical experience to each patient encounter, offering both preventive care and immediate medical attention when urgent situations arise.
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Quick Facts
- 44 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Tulane University
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
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| 44 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| El Paso , TX | Denton , TX | Houston , TX | Plano , TX |
| Med School: Tulane University | Med School: Stanley Medical College | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vera Eloise Carter-Shields
Medical Specialties
Dr. Vera Eloise Carter-Shields has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vera Eloise Carter-Shields has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Tulane University in 1983 and Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. Carter-Shields' NPI number is 1083794937.
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- Where is Dr. Vera Carter-Shields's office located?
- Dr. Vera Carter-Shields's office is located at 5001 N Piedras St, El Paso, TX, 79930.
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