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Dr. Shields is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.
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301 Med Tech Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tara S. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tara S. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tara S. Shields by calling their office at 423-794-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tara S. Shields a top-rated expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tara S. Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), 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. Tara S. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Tara S. Shields is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Tara S. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Tara S. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-794-5500 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
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- High CholesterolDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypothyroidismDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SitosterolemiaDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
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- Alopecia AreataDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AnemiaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AsthmaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)