Overview
David Shields is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Shields is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, and Gastrectomy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
770 Welch Rd Ste 250, Palo Alto, CA 94304
222 W 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shields has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Shields by calling their office at 650-324-1020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Shields a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David Shields specialize in?
While Dr. David Shields is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. David Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. David Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-324-1020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.