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Dr. Shields Abernathy, MD

Dr. Shields Abernathy, MD

Allergy & Immunology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Shields Abernathy, MD is an allergist-immunologist in Templeton, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abernathy has extensive experience in Environmental Allergies. He graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1979. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

1050 Las Tablas Rd Ste 3 Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-1000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Abernathy specializes in the areas of Allergy & Immunology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Abernathy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abernathy

3.3

40 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ro & Randy – Jul 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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bill fagundes – Nov 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Margie Turley – Nov 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mark – Jun 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kate Brennan – May 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Patrick Ford – May 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Debra – Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tom B. – Oct 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Carla M – Oct 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Carl Hopkins – Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
King City, CA – Apr 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Paso Robles, CA – Apr 18, 2017
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Using latest medical information and technologies with a caring and dedicated team.

  • Allergy & Immunology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Ucla/wadsworth Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Wadsworth Va/ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • Wadsworth/ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981

  • Lac Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania

    Medical School, 1979

  • Harvard University School Of Public Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
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Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office1050 Las Tablas Rd Ste 3 Templeton, CA 93465
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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