Dr. Joseph Shields MD
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
111 Colchester Ave Fletcher Allen Healt Burlington VT, 05401About
Dr. Joseph Shields is an interventional radiologist practicing in Burlington, VT. Dr. Shields specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Fellowships
- Fletcher Allen/University of Vermont College of Medicine - Vascular Interventional Radiology
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