Dr. Gregory William Shields MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
1108 Ross Clark Cir Dothan AL, 36301About
Dr. Gregory Shields practices Pulmonology in Dothan, AL. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Shields manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1980
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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