Dr. Maura E Shaughnessy MD
Family Practitioner
50 North St Medfield MA, 02052About
Dr. Maura Shaughnessy is a family practitioner practicing in Medfield, MA. Dr. Shaughnessy specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shaughnessy possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1993
Boston University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Maura E Shaughnessy MD's Practice location
Dr. Maura E Shaughnessy MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- How Long Does Acute Bronchitis Last? How to Treat and Prevent
Bronchial tubes, which are an important part of the respiratory system, perform an important function of exchanging air to and from the lungs. However, sometimes due to various triggers, these bronchial tubes can get inflamed causing a mucus build-up. The symptoms like coughing and dyspnea that are...
- Cholera and Diarrhea
How Is Cholera Related to Diarrhea? Cholera is an infection that occurs in the small intestines. It is caused by a bacterium known as Vibrio cholerae. The disease is acquired through the intake of contaminated food or water. When an infected person defecates and then clean water comes into contact...
- The Keto Diet for Weight Loss
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb, adequate-protein diet that was designed by Dr. Russell Wilder in 1924. It became popular then for its effectiveness not only in treating epilepsy but in weight loss. After a few years, the popularity of the ketogenic diet began to wane as new...
- What Is Ringworm?
Ringworm, or tinea, refers to a fungal infection of the skin. The term ‘worm’ is derived from the old belief that the disease was caused by a worm. The term ‘ring’ refers to the characteristic ring-shaped patches produced by the fungus on the skin. Infection is often found in the outer layer...
- What Do Tonsils Look Like?
Introduction Tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissues that are located at the back of the throat. They belong to the lymphatic system and help fight infections. Normally, they are pinkish in color. However, sometimes, tonsils become enlarged, red, and irritated when they get infected.When they are...
- What Is Dysentery?
What does dysentery mean?It has happened to all of us - short stabbing pains in the stomach followed by a dash to the closest toilet. Diarrhea is easy to get because there are many factors that can upset our bowel movement functioning. However, not every diarrhea should be regarded as dysentery....
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Geoffrey M. Burns M.D.9 Hope Ave Waltham MA 02453
- Dr. Michael J Lowney D.O.2081 Centre St West Roxbury MA 02132
- Dr. Wendy Gaines MD9 Hope Ave Waltham MA 02453
- Dr. Kenneth Stillman M.D.112 Main St Northborough MA 01532
- Dr. Juliet Nimako MD850 WASHINGTON ST DEDHAM MA 02026
- Ryan John paul Welter MD465 S WASHINGTON ST NORTH ATTLEBORO MA 02760