LaurenceE.ShieldsMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Santa Maria, CA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Physician

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Office
116 S Palisade Dr
Ste 103
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone+1 805-739-3280

Fax+1 805-739-3380

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. 2024-07-10
5 citations
Randomized 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

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow