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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 74
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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Opelika, AL.
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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 74
Opelika, AL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Opelika, AL.

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Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Opelika, AL and has 44 years experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypokalemia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypokalemia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
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Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dyslipidemia
Enteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Fissure
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atrial Flutter
Avascular Necrosis
Biliary Atresia
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Emphysema
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nasopharyngitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Septic Embolism
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sleep Apnea
Stye
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Internal Medicine Associates PC
    121 N 20th St Ste 6, Opelika, AL 36801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 749-3385

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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1981
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gregory Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Gregory Shields, MD is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gregory Shields, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL