Nicole Shields, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician in Tazewell, Tennessee serving patients at Claiborne Primary Care. In this video, Dr. Shields addresses candidates who are considering family medicine and describes treating patients in rural Tennessee.
Dr. Shields treats adults and children of all ages. She attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. She completed her residency in family medicine at Duke University, where she also completed a family medicine internship. She is passionate about helping patients practice good health and meeting them where they are. In 2023, Dr. Shields was named as medical director of clinical informatics for the Covenant Health system.
Claiborne Primary Care is located at 424 N. Broad St., New Tazewell, TN 37825. The office phone is 423-259-5700 and hours are 8a - 5p ET.
Claiborne Primary Care offers comprehensive medical services from age-appropriate immunizations, wellness exams, and acute illnesses like cold & flu, to caring for your chronic health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. The practice treats pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients and online scheduling is available. Our practice is part of Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network.