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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 75
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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 75
Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Opelika, AL.
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Dr. Shields graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Opelika, AL and has 46 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Shields's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

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Hypokalemia
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Hypokalemia
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Hypokalemia
Dehydration
Tobacco Use Disorder
Respiratory Failure
Anxiety
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Nausea
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Chronic Pain
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypotension
Viral Enteritis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Malnutrition
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Headache
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Adult Failure to Thrive
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sickle Cell Disease
Diarrhea
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Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hyperlipidemia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Acute Kidney Failure
Cerebrovascular Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Hyperkalemia
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pneumonia
Epilepsy
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Congestive Heart Failure
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Abdominal Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Fever
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Atherosclerosis
Bleeding Disorders
Arthritis
Asthma
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Heart Disease
Joint Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Venous Insufficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Stroke
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Sinus Tachycardia
Bacterial Sepsis
Constipation
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Cough
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Cushing's Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Emphysema
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Goiter
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Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prostatitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Scleroderma
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage

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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gregory Shields, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Education
Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1981
Internship

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL

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