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Andrea (Fisk) Shields, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tyler, TX

Andrea Denise (Fisk) Shields MD

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk


Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist/University of Connecticut School of Medicine

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  • 620 S Fleishel AveTyler, TX 75701

  • Phone+1 903-606-4900

  • Fax+1 210-899-1664

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Summary

  • Andrea (Fisk) Shields, MD, based in Farmington, CT, specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology with a subspecialty in Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk pregnancies. She completed her medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School and further trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wright State University, followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center. She holds an MS in Clinical Investigation and Translational Research from the University of Texas. Dr. Shields serves as the Fellowship Program Director at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine since 2021 and has held previous roles at BCM Physicians of San Antonio and the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her experience encompasses general obstetrics, gynecology, prenatal testing, and high-risk pregnancies. She has authored multiple publications in reputed journals and has contributed to clinical trials focused on obstetric life support. She received the Mentor of the Year Award from ACOG District X in 2017.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas
    University of TexasMS, Clinical Investigation and Translational Research, 2016 - 2019
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Madigan Army Medical CenterFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Wright State University
    Wright State UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 2002
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2022
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2015
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2015
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2015
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Mentor of the Year Award ACOG District X, 2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Meals4Moms: UConn, CT Small Business Develop Program to Support Gestational Diabetes Management
    Meals4Moms: UConn, CT Small Business Develop Program to Support Gestational Diabetes ManagementApril 3rd, 2025
  • With Hope and Fear, Women Turn to Weight-Loss Drugs Before Pregnancy
    With Hope and Fear, Women Turn to Weight-Loss Drugs Before PregnancyMarch 5th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Curriculum to Teach the Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of Maternal Medical Emergencies for Pre-hospital & Hospital Healthcare Workers in Rural ContextUNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT2023–2028
  • Implementation of a Maternal Resuscitation Curriculum in a Regionalized Perinatal Health System: Maximizing the Chain of Survival to Reduce Maternal Health InequitiesUNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCH OF MED/DNT2023–2028
  • Development and Validation of a Non-Invasive Microbiome-Based Diagnostic Tool for Early Detection of Gestational Diabetes MellitusBROOKLYN INNOSEQ INC.2024–2025

Committees

  • Exhibitors Chair, ACOG District X Advisory Council 2011 - Present
  • Member, ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins-OB 2009 - 2011

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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