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Dr. Sam Shields, MD

General Surgery*•Male•Age 84

General Surgery*

Dr. Sam Shields, MD is a general surgery specialist in Delano, CA and has over 57 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1966. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Delano. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. Sam Shields, MD

Practice

1401 Garces Hwy Delano, CA 93215

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(661) 721-5262
(661) 721-5262

At a Glance

  • Good Patient Care
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Sam Shields, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Delano, CA and has over 57 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University...Read more

Specialties*

  • General Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Medical School, 1966

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    What is Dr. Sam Shields, MD's office address?

    Dr. Shields' office is located at 1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA 93215. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Adventist Health Delano1401 Garces Hwy Delano, CA 93215
    1
    Office2550 N Hollywood Way Ste 209 Burbank, CA 91505
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Adventist Health Delano

    1401 Garces Hwy
    Delano, CA 93215

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

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