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Dr. Thomas Matthew Shields MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3601 A St Philadelphia PA, 19134About
Dr. Thomas Shields is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Shields specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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- Dr. Raman R Sreedharan M.D.3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Evelyn K. Hsu M.D.Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Philadelphia PA 19103
- Dr. Elizabeth B Rand M.D.3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Christina Bales M.D.3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Andrew Grossman MD3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Judith R Kelsen MD3550 Market St Philadelphia PA 19104
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55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH WORCESTER MA 1655ST VINCENT HOSPITALl
123 SUMMER STREET WORCESTER MA 1608