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Dr. Laurence Shields, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*
3.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Santa Maria, CA
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Laurence Shields, MD

Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in Santa Maria, CA. Patients rated Dr. Shields an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Shields works at Fair Oaks Specialty Center in Santa Maria, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Shields' Office Locations

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    Fair Oaks Specialty Center
    116 S Palisade Dr Ste 103, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 212-1043
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Disorders
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Nuchal Translucency
Placenta Disorders
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Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Genetic Counseling Services
Percutaneous Procedures
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • MultiPlan

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews

    3.0
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    Based on 8 ratings
    Patient Ratings (8)
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    About Dr. Laurence Shields, MD

    Specialties*
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1295741668
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Bexar Co Hospital|University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio
    Internship

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
    • Marian Regional Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Laurence Shields, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shields is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shields has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shields works at Fair Oaks Specialty Center in Santa Maria, CA. View the full address on Dr. Shields’s profile.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Shields. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shields.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shields, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shields appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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