Cardiology
Monica Shields, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Cardiology
Houston, TX
Dr. Monica Sanchez Shields, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and echocardiography, with a primary clinical focus on preventive cardiology, non-invasive cardiology, and advanced cardiac imaging. She treats adult patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions, emphasizing prevention and early detection through non-invasive diagnostic techniques such as echocardiography. Practicing in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX,
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (MD, 2004)
- Residency: Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School (Internal Medicine, 2007)
- Fellowship: Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School (Cardiovascular Disease, 2010)
- Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Advanced Cardiac Imaging, 2012)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Conditions & Treatments
Preventive CardiologyEchocardiography
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Memorial Hermann
- UT Health Heights
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
22+ years in practice