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Dr. William Shields, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. William Shields, MD
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Dr. William Shields, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Grand Junction, CO.
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Dr. William Shields, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Grand Junction, CO
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23 years of experience
Dr. William Shields, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Grand Junction, CO.

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Dr. William Shields, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Grand Junction, CO and has 23 years experience. They graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Montrose Regional Health, Community Hospital, Delta County Memorial Hospital and Saint Marys Medical Center. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 109 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis D
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Grand Junction Endoscopy Center
    1035 Wellington Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 242-6600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields
5.0
Based on 109 Reviews
5 Stars (107)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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May 08, 2024
Dr. Shields is very personable and professional. He has performed my previous colonoscopies and I trust his abilities.
— May 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Shields communicate via email?
19 users said yes.
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No
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Does Dr. Shields offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
6 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shields offer an online patient portal?
32 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shields have free onsite parking?
42 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Shields offer weekend visits?
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Does Dr. Shields offer evening visits?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Cirrhosis and Esophageal Varices. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Shields, MD is affiliated with Montrose Regional Health, Community Hospital, Delta County Memorial Hospital and Saint Marys Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. William Shields, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Montrose Regional Health

    800 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO

  • Community Hospital

    2351 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO

  • Delta County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 3rd St, Delta, CO

  • Saint Marys Medical Center

    2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO