Dr. Roderick A Shields MD
Family Practitioner
128 Earl Clark Dr Florence MS, 39073About
Dr. Roderick Shields is a family practitioner practicing in Florence, MS. Dr. Shields specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shields possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1990
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Indigestion
- Flu
- Pain
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Vascular Disease
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