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Dr. Thomas Shields, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 47
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Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 47
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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About Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Dr. Shields graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at St Christophers Hospital For Children. Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Worcester, MA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus and is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital-Methuen, Milford Regional Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. Dr. Shields's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Meet Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Shields's Practice

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Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital-Methuen, Milford Regional Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Shields, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
    2011
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital
    2011
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Thomas Shields, MD Practices

  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen

    70 East St, Methuen, MA

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA

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