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Dr. Steven J. Shields MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(4)
230 Worcester Street Wellesley Hills MA, 02481
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4/5

About

Dr. Steven Shields is a gastroenterologist practicing in Wellesley Hills, MA. Dr. Shields specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Shields performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1987

Tufts University School of Medicine 1987

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Expert Publications

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Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Hepatitis
  • Acid Reflux
  • Hepatitis B
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain
  • Gas

Dr. Steven J. Shields MD's Practice location

Practice At 230 Worcester Street

230 Worcester Street -
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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New patients: 617-243-5421

133 BROOKLINE AVE -
BOSTON, MA 02215
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New patients: 617-421-1091
Fax: 617-421-2555

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shields


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Dr. Steven J. Shields MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITALl

2014 WASHINGTON STREET NEWTON MA 2462

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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAMl

148 CHESTNUT STREET NEEDHAM MA 2494

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ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTERl

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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTERl

330 BROOKLINE AVENUE BOSTON MA 2215

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