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Mr. James A Shield M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(3)
1000 Boulders Pkwy Suite 202 Richmond VA, 23225
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Dr. James Shield is a psychiatrist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Shield is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Shield diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Shield may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Shield treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1964

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Mr. James A Shield M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1000 Boulders Pkwy Suite 202

1000 Boulders Pkwy Suite 202 -
Richmond, VA 23225
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New patients: 804-320-7881
Fax: 804-320-2050
http://www.drspanier.yourmd.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shield


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Mr. James A Shield M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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