Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Helen Shields

Gastroenterology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Expertise in
1
conditions
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Helen Shields is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Shields is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Helen Shields

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Helen Shields?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Helen Shields by calling their office at 617-667-2109. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Helen Shields a top-rated expert for Painful Swallowing?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Helen Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Painful Swallowing, 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. Helen Shields specialize in?

While Dr. Helen Shields is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Helen Shields accept my insurance?

Dr. Helen Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-667-2109 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.

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