
Dr. David J. Shields M. D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5751 Hoover Blvd Tampa FL, 33634About
Dr. David Shields is a pathologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Shields is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Shields can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Shields may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
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