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Seton Family of Doctors Luling130 Hays Street, Suite D, Luling, TX 78648 map
As a general surgeon in Luling, Dr. Marty Shields performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Seton Family of Doctors Luling
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Marty W. Shields is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(830) 875-3765
Address
130 Hays Street, Suite D, Luling, TX 78648-3207
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Marty Shields graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1985.
Dr. Shields has one office in Texas where he specializes in General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Shields works with two doctors including Dr. Jamilla Stone and Dr. Ivan Nepustil.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Texas, Dr. Shields performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Shields may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Hand Surgery
A hand surgeon in Texas, Dr. Shields cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Shields is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Shields may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Thoracic Surgery
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Shields may see patients in Texas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Seton Family of Hospitals
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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