Overview
William Shields is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dr. Shields has been practicing medicine for over 25 years is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1035 Wellington Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William W. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William W. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William W. Shields by calling their office at 970-242-6600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William W. Shields a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William W. Shields is classified as an Distinguished expert for Visceromegaly, 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. William W. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. William W. Shields is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. William W. Shields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William W. Shields has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Visceromegaly. You can view a list of Dr. William W. Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William W. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. William W. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 970-242-6600 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
- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- CirrhosisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- HepatitisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.