Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Mary C. Shields

Cardiology
Penn Cardiology South Philadelphia
1930 South Broad Street, Constitution Health Plaza, Unit 28, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
Penn Cardiology South Philadelphia
1930 South Broad Street, Constitution Health Plaza, Unit 28, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Mary Shields is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Shields is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Shields is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2016, Interventional Cardiology, 2021, and Cardiovascular Disease, 2020. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Royal College Of Surgeons

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, 2016
Interventional Cardiology, 2021
Cardiovascular Disease, 2020

Fellowships

Beaumont Hospital
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
University of Virginia Health System

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Penn Cardiology South Philadelphia
1930 South Broad Street, Constitution Health Plaza, Unit 28, Philadelphia, PA 19145

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.

Cor Pulmonale
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Block
Hypertension
Endocarditis
Giant Cell Myocarditis
Heart Murmurs
Pericarditis
Pulmonary Embolism
Low Blood Pressure
Pulmonary Edema
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Fainting
High Cholesterol
Varicose Veins
Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrest
Lymphedema
Cardiomyopathy
May Thurner Syndrome
Cardiac Tamponade
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Total Publications

Characteristics and outcomes of surgically ineligible patients with multivessel disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
Characteristics and outcomes of surgically ineligible patients with multivessel disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention.
Journal: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
Published: April 28, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary C. Shields

Is Dr. Mary C. Shields a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Edema?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mary C. Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Pulmonary Edema, 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. Mary C. Shields specialize in?

While Dr. Mary C. Shields is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Mary C. Shields participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mary C. Shields has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Edema. You can view a list of Dr. Mary C. Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mary C. Shields accept my insurance?

Dr. Mary C. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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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