Overview
Ruth Shields is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
3151B Midtown Park S, Mobile, AL 36606
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruth L. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruth L. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruth L. Shields by calling their office at 251-206-8751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ruth L. Shields a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruth L. Shields is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. Ruth L. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Ruth L. Shields is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Ruth L. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruth L. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 251-206-8751 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
- Experienced
- ObesityDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.