Dr. Elizabeth H. Shields, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, Newport, RI
Urgent MDDr. Shields founded Urgent MD, which brings urgent primary care to patients' homes in Newport, Rhode Island.
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About Dr. Shields
Dr. Shields completed her undergraduate studies at the US Naval Academy and graduated from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She is board certified in Family Practice. She is a retired Navy physician and wanted to give each patient more time and attention.
She founded Urgent MD in Newport, Rhode Island. It brings urgent primary care to people of all ages at home on Aquidneck Island and in Jamestown. She visits patients at a house, hotel, sports field or moored vessel.
She also carries common urgent-care medications so patients do not have to leave home. She spends about 30 minutes to an hour with each patient, depending on what they need.
Membership and fees
Patients at Urgent MD pay directly at the time of the visit, and insurance is not billed.
A home visit costs $350 one time in person, an annual wellness exam costs $500, and appointments outside the posted hours cost double the price.
The Blood Pressure Management package costs $1,500 for a 6-month term with up to 2 encounters per month.
Fees vary by plan. Ask the practice.
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Shields take insurance, or offer a membership?
Patients at Urgent MD pay the doctor directly at the time of the visit. The practice does not bill insurance.
How much does a visit at Urgent MD cost?
A home visit costs $350 one time in person. An annual wellness exam costs $500. Appointments outside the posted hours cost double the price.
Is Dr. Shields board certified?
She is board certified in Family Practice.
Does Dr. Shields offer telehealth?
She conducts virtual urgent care visits by phone.
Where is Dr. Shields' office?
Dr. Shields founded Urgent MD in Newport, Rhode Island. She travels to patients for home visits.
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