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Internal MedicineI am a third generation physician and have had the pleasure of taking care of some patients that were treated by my father and grandfather. I enjoy caring for my patients, hearing about how their lives are going, and I strive to provide high quality care. I grew up in Bethlehem, moved away for college and medical school, and decided to move back to Bethlehem because I feel it is such a great place to live.
I graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina, and Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. I was in private practice for 15 years and then joined St. Luke's in 2016.
When not in the office I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, seeing live music and spending time appreciating nature.
school Education
Medical School
- Drexel University College of Medicine, 1998
Residency
- Lehigh Valley Health Network, 1998 - 2001
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
star Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.
“Everything is fine”
July 20, 2025
“Dr. Shields is always very caring and listens to you. He is thorough and diagnosed my high BP. Got me started on medication and now I feel so much better and my BP is good again.”
July 19, 2025
“For lack of a better word, your office has a good vibe. Every time I've gone staff are friendly and joke with you. This is so helpful and helps if you're worrying. They make it feel more like the old time doctors office.”
July 19, 2025
“Dr Sheilds is very concerned, knowledgeable, and always listens.”
July 18, 2025
“A well oiled machine.”
July 18, 2025
“Dr Shields is a wonderful doctor”
July 14, 2025
“Always professional”
July 11, 2025
“Dr. Shields is always friendly, professional, and helpful.”
July 3, 2025
“Just keep up the good work”
June 28, 2025
“Had a good experience with Dr. Shields”
June 23, 2025
“Good”
June 23, 2025
“Dr. Shields was attentive, thorough, kind and professional..I would highly recommend to any friend, cohort or acquaintance. Thank you.”
June 22, 2025
“Dr. Shields is a very good physician.”
June 22, 2025
“Very helpful, friendly the receptionist helped me resolve a my chart problem I felt she went out of her way to resolve my issue. The staff is very professional and have a very positive attitude and uplifting personalities at the office of David A Shields, MD”
June 21, 2025
“Happy with visit.”
June 20, 2025
“Arrived in waiting room 20 minutes before scheduled exam. Was taken into Dr. Shiellds office in five minutes. The nurse took my Vitals. Dr. Shields arrived five mintes later and conducted my exam. I told Dr. Shields my right knee was bothering me. He refered me to a facility on Broadhead rd. I immediately called and made an appointment. Service in Dr.Shields was excellent. Exam was done in a timely manner.”
June 17, 2025
“All questions I had were answered.”
June 17, 2025
“Excellent customer service by all staff! Great job”
June 15, 2025
“Dr. Shields is a top-notch physician and he has my complete trust. I taught Human Physiology to premedical students at Lafayette College for 30 years and Dr. Shields and I always have very interesting conversations during my visits.”
June 15, 2025
“I mentioned a possible afib situation and Dr. Shields immediately performed an EKG.”
June 14, 2025
“Always the best care with Dr. Shields and his team.”
June 13, 2025
“Dr. Shields is truly an outstanding Doctor. He has been my family Doctor for over 25-years. He is very respectful, asks appropriate questions and most of all--thorough.”
June 12, 2025
“Very accommodating, kind and knowledgeable”
June 8, 2025
“Awesome office receptionist. Dr. Shields is professional, caring, and totally prepared for our visit.”
June 7, 2025
“Dr Sheilds is one of the best doctors I've seen and is a very professional doctor!”
May 17, 2025
“All good.”
May 11, 2025
“I got in fast, I was treated with respect by everyone, the process was done efficently, and then I went on my way. It could not have gone any smoother than it did. I also appreciate that Dr. Shields asked about my transition and continues to follow my progress in that.”
May 6, 2025
“Dr Shields and the nurse were great and very nice”
May 3, 2025
“I was feeling terrible from sinus issues-felt I needed medication so I scheduled an appointment for any Dr who was available. He listened & prescribed meds & assured me I needed to be seen. Made me feel I was on the right path to feeling well!”
May 3, 2025
“Very good visit”
May 2, 2025
“I got seen to quickly and everyone was pleasant and friendly, helpful and efficient. Everything was very clean and neat.”
April 30, 2025
“All was good.”
April 29, 2025
“My experience was just great. All of the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.Doctor Shields has been my doctor for 40 years and I think he is a fine doctor”
April 28, 2025
“Grateful to be accommodated for a last minute visit request.”
April 28, 2025
“Dr. Shields is a very capable physician.”
April 25, 2025
“I am familiar with many excellent physicians in Lehigh Valley. Non can surpass the quality of Dr David Shields”
April 21, 2025
“Very positive appointment”
April 12, 2025
“I've never had a bad experience with Dr. Shields, or his office!”
April 2, 2025
“Dr. Shields & his Associates were very courteous, caring and professional!”
March 31, 2025
“Very good.”
March 29, 2025
“Always professional and personable”
March 23, 2025
“Always good”
March 23, 2025
“The receptionist corrected my AblePay information that wasn't entered correctly when I visited the Sleep center”
March 16, 2025
“Excellent care provided by all staff”
March 15, 2025
“Dr. Shields is truly an outstanding primary-care-physician. I have been with him for over 20-years and I truly would not want anyone else to be my primary-care physician. He truly cares about those whom he serves. My experiences with Dr. Shields and the office staff have always been outstanding.”
March 15, 2025
“We have always gotten the best care from Dr. Shields and his team. I credit him with saving my husband's life twice.”
March 14, 2025
“I had two appointments with Dr. Shields. The first was to see if I broke my leg. The second was a wellness check up. The office got me in immediately and Dr. Shields was very helpful. I'm grateful.”
March 9, 2025
“I love this provider's entire office staff. I did see Dr Shields this time and have occasionally in the past, however he is not my regular doctor. He ordered the things I needed, ie meds and ultrasound so I was happy with this visit.”
March 5, 2025
“Very quick response to my aliment”
February 28, 2025
“I have recommended Dr. Shields to many of my friends. I deal with many people who just moved to this area and give him Dr. Shields' contact info. I also send my three sons to Dr. Shields'. He does an excellent job diagnosing strange conditions and when and when not to give medications.”
February 20, 2025
“Medical assistant was super nice .”
February 13, 2025
“Checked in with the office staff and was taken into see the doctor in five minutes. The nurse took my vitals asap. Dr.Shields came in 10 minutes and completed my exam.”
February 9, 2025
“This was a well person visit. It was very encouraging to find that the statin significantlyreduced my low density lipids.”
February 8, 2025
“I got a wellness checkup for starting Medicare”
February 6, 2025
“I appreciate the connection between doctors and specialists that I am seeing in the St Luke's group.”
February 6, 2025
“Excellent Visit”
February 6, 2025
“Dr. Shields is the best. I have a high level of trust in him.The support staff are top notch. They are very slkillful and professional.”
January 16, 2025
“Dr Shields is professional and thorough overall a good doctor.”
January 15, 2025
“Dr. Shields and his staff have always provided me with excellent, professional and compassionate care. I believe that he is a very good physician and I'm appreciative of his skill, intelligence and pleasant personality.”
January 15, 2025
“Dr. Shields follows up by contacting me after hospital stays or for checkups. He also provides me with comprehensive info about medications and side effects.”
January 11, 2025
“I have complete confidence in Dr. Shields, and his staff.”
January 6, 2025
“Dr. Sheilds is a credit to St. Luke's and his profession. He's a great doctor, very p, knowledgeable, and courteous. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation, a person like Dr. Sheilds doesn't come around very often. I'm privileged to have him as a doctor.”
January 1, 2025
“Dr Shields is an Excellant doctor and I will continue to see him for all my health concerns and regular check ups”
January 1, 2025
“All good stuff”
December 27, 2024
“Dr Shields was very concise, professional and explained and answered questions we had and went over all vaccines available. Always very prompt and gives detailed information on all concerns.”
December 26, 2024
“Every visit, message , question to Dr David Shields is promptly responded to in an intelligent and caring way---I have said before that Dr Shields is an outstanding example of how SLHN has evolved into what I believe is the finest hospital in Pa. I made my first, albeit , conservative donation to Slhn this week as I feel Mr. Anderson has done such an outstanding job with his expansion.”
December 23, 2024
“VERY BENEFICIAL VISIT with David A Shields, MD”
December 23, 2024
“No complaints, very good with David A Shields, MD”
December 22, 2024
“Always professional and easy to talk to.”
December 20, 2024
“Great visit with David A Shields, MD”
December 13, 2024
“Dr. Shields was very knowledgeable and very professional. He went over everything that was necessary and relevant to my medical history.thx much”
December 12, 2024
“I was very satisfied with the visit to David A Shields, MD”
December 10, 2024
“Very good visit with David A Shields, MD”
December 7, 2024
“Very nice staff and excellent doctor David A Shields, MD ”
December 7, 2024
“I got excellent care from David A Shields, MD”
November 27, 2024
“Dr Shields is a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor.”
November 25, 2024
“Everything was fine with David A Shields, MD”
November 14, 2024
“Dr. Shields checked a recent problem in left knee area which I identified. He ordered X-rays and will follow up after X-rays are read”
November 7, 2024
“Excellent Visit with David A Shields, MD”
November 7, 2024
“Everyone was awesome from checking to check out! Dr.Shields spent time with me and listened to me. Thanks so much to everyone. Appreciate all of you.”
November 3, 2024
“The doctor always makes me feel like he really cares about my health.”
November 3, 2024
“Very good care from Dr Shields”
November 2, 2024
“I am approaching my 65th birthday and appreciated very much the orientation I received from the nurse and the doctor David A Shields, MD about the 'welcome to Medicare' health check up.”
October 29, 2024
“My visits are always informitive.”
October 25, 2024
“I went for a general appointment. The doctor David A Shields, MD ordered a blood and urine test. He said that there Is no unusual findings that I have to be worried about. H asked me to see a cardiologist because I complained that I am feeling week. Everything went ok.”
October 16, 2024
“Check up with David A Shields, MD Always a positive experience. Very attentive to my needs.”
October 14, 2024
“I've always been more than satisfied with my interactions with Dr. Shields. I've never had to wait for responses or recommendations, and he's refilled prescriptions asap.”
October 11, 2024
“Dr. Shields runs a truly excellent practice. I taught Human Physiology to premedical students for 30 years at Lafayette college and, thus, I have some knowledge of why his practice is outstanding.”
October 10, 2024
“Excellent customer service provided by David A Shields, MD and all staff. Thank You”
October 8, 2024
“Dr Shields is wonderful. He listens and is always compassionate and very intelligent. He is a great MD”
September 24, 2024
“As I have stated many times, Dr David Shields and staff are a truly outstanding representation of the ST.LUKES HOSPITAL NETWORK---Always available, Dr Shields and his top notch staff are compassionate and patient with my health concerns as well as informative..... Mr Anderson should be proud to have Medical Assoc of Bethlehem as part of his fine organization.”
September 23, 2024
“David A Shields, MD and staff are always kind. Very pleasant!”
September 21, 2024
“Dr. Shields is a very professional doctor. He listens to me and always willing to help me with all my questions.”
September 21, 2024
“David A Shields, MD is Always professional and understanding”
September 20, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Everything is fine”
July 20, 2025