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Dr. Frederick Shield, MD

Dr. Frederick Shield, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Shield, MD is an internist in Sonora, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

690 Guzzi Ln Ste A Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-5070

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shield specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Shield's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shield

4.1

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
17%
17%

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Mar 20, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 12, 2025
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Jan 11, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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  • Appointment scheduling
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Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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leona in jamestown – Mar 04, 2016
I'm so sorry you feel this way. I have always...Read More
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About Me

care philosophy

I want my patients to know that I have the utmost regard for their health and happiness. My goal is to provide an exceptional level of care and to have my patients know that I have a genuine interest in them. As a Christian physician, I respect...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Loma Linda University, La Sierra Campus

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Cedarwood Internal Medicine Adventist Health Sonora690 Guzzi Ln Ste A Sonora, CA 95370
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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