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Dr. Tara Shields, MD

Internal Medicine
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Johnson City, TN
Accepting new patients
6 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tara Shields, MD

Dr. Tara Shields, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Johnson City, TN. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 6 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shields an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Shields works at Johnson City Internal Medicine Associates in Johnson City, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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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    Johnson City Internal Medicine Associates
    301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 240, Johnson City, TN 37604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 794-5520

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    About Dr. Tara Shields, MD

    Specialties
    • Internal Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 6 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1215347240
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Shields works at Johnson City Internal Medicine Associates in Johnson City, TN. View the full address on Dr. Shields’s profile.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Shields. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shields.

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