Dr. Thomas Shields, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist

Worcester, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Shields, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Worcester, MA?

Dr. Thomas Shields, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shields completed his residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Shields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office.

Where did Dr. Shields go to medical school and complete their residency?

Fellowship: University of Rochester Medical Center
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, PR

What languages does Dr. Shields speak?

Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shields typically treat?

As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shields diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shields. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Gastrostomy
Ostomy
Feeding Tube Opening
Stomach Stoma
G-tube

ICD-10 Codes:

Z931: Gastrostomy status

Also known as:

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Constipation
Functional Constipation
Unexplained Chronic Constipation
Long-Term Constipation
Difficulty Passing Stool
Infrequent Bowel Movements
Hard Stools

ICD-10 Codes:

K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
K5909: Other constipation

Also known as:

Vomiting
Nausea and Vomiting
Throwing up
Emesis
Puking

ICD-10 Codes:

R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

Also known as:

Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
GI Bleeding from Pancolitis

ICD-10 Codes:

K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding

Also known as:

Widespread Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain
General stomach pain
Overall belly pain
Diffuse abdominal pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shields typically perform?

As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shields may include:

Please contact Dr. Shields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Shields' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Shields' office located?

Dr. Thomas Shields' Primary Practice

55 Lake Ave N

Worcester, MA 01655

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Dr. Thomas Shields' Practice 2

333 SW Cutoff

Northborough, MA 01532

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What hospitals are Dr. Shields affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Shields has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

The Miriam Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770745135.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shields?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shields

What is Dr. Thomas Shields's specialty?

Dr. Shields is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Worcester, MA.

What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.

Is Dr. Thomas Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Shields is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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