Laurence E. Shields MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Physician
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116 S Palisade DrSte 103Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone+1 805-739-3280
Fax+1 805-739-3380
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Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1991 - 1993
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987 - 1991- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
WA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
MT State Medical License 2001 - 2004
TX State Medical License 1989 - 1992
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effectiveness of the Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade Compared With an Intrauterine, Vacuum-Induced, Hemorrhage-Control Device for Postpartum Hemorrhage.Laurence E Shields, Catherine Klein, Jennie Torti, Mindy Foster, Curtis Cook
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2025-01-01 - Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Should Be Recommended for Antepartum Admissions and Cesarean Delivery if Age and Body Mass Index Are Greater Than 35.Laurence E Shields, Daniele Feldman, Catherine Klein, Mindy Foster, Stephanie Lin
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-01-01 - 6 citationsRandomized controlled trial of prepregnancy lifestyle intervention to reduce recurrence of gestational diabetes mellitus.Suzanne Phelan, Elissa Jelalian, Donald Coustan, Aaron B Caughey, Kristin Castorino
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023-08-01
Grant Support
- Allogenic In Utero Stem Cell TransplantationNational Center For Research Resources2005
- Facilitating Cells For Fetal Hematopoietic TransplantNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2004–2005
- In Utero Stem Cell TransplantationNational Center For Research Resources2003
- In Utero Stem Cell TransplantationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2002
Committees
- Chair Perinatal Safety Committee, Dignity Health Systems 2012 - Present
- Committee Member, SMFM-Patient Safety and Quality Comittee 2012 - Present
- Co-Chair, CMQCC Preeclampsia Taskforce 2011 - Present
- Committee Member, CMQCC-Maternal Mortality Review 2010 - Present
- Advisor, ACOG District IX advisor Calif. Genetic Disease Branch-Perinatal 2010 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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