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Dr. Douglas Shields, MD

Dr. Douglas Shields, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Shields, MD is a family medicine physician in Newland, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY in 1994. He is affiliated with Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital.

Practice

434 Hospital Dr Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-7000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shields specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Shields, MD is a family medicine physician in Newland, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY in 1994. He is affiliated with Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital.

  • Family Medicine

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  • United Hospital Center / School Of Radiologic Technology

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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More than three years ago
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
West Virginia Board of Medicine
Virginia Board of Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Charles A. Cannon JR. Memorial Hospital434 Hospital Dr Newland, NC 28657
1
Watauga Medical Center336 Deerfield Rd Boone, NC 28607
2
Cullman Regional Medical Center1912 AL Highway 157 Cullman, AL 35058
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital

    434 Hospital Dr
    Linville, NC 28646

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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