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Dr. Lia Shorter, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
4.1 (32)
Map Pin Small Stafford, VA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lia Shorter, MD

Dr. Lia Shorter, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Stafford, VA. They specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. Dr. Shorter, completed a residency at Reading Hospital & Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shorter an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Shorter works at Practice in Stafford, VA with other offices in Fredericksburg, VA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

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Dr. Shorter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Women's Health and Surgery Center
    2761 Richmond Hwy Ste 101, Stafford, VA 22554 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 368-9472
  2. 2
    Advanced Care for Women
    4604 Spotsylvania Pkwy Ste 310, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 710-1700
    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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  • Mary Washington Hospital
  • Stafford Hospital

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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
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    NPI Number
    • 1619929601
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Reading Hospital & Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
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