Dr. Emily Simoson Shields M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
16000 Johnston Memorial Dr Suite 112b Abingdon VA, 24211About
Dr. Shields received her medical degree from St. Matthews University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Louisville Medical Center. She is a member of the Christian Medical ...
Education and Training
St Matthews University Medicine
St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Belize) 2005
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Back Pain
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Migraine
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