Talbot Hospice Executive Director Vivian Dodge recently announced the appointment of Dennis De Shields, MD as Associate Medical Director. De Shields is a Hospitalist with Shore-Bayy Hospitalists Associates. From 2011 – 2014 he served as Chief of the Department of Medicine for University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. DeShields to our hospice team,” said Executive Director said Vivian Dodge. “We are grateful for his knowledge, expertise, and his commitment to hospice care.”
De Shields received his bachelor of science degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta and his medical doctorate from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He serves on the board of Directors for BAAM (Building African American Minds) and is a founder of Port Street Community Garden. De Shields lives in Easton with his wife Mary De Shields, MD.
Founded in 1981, Talbot Hospice is the premier resource for hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in Talbot County and is the 2019 Talbot Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Nonprofit.
Cathy Sewell says
Dr. DeShields is a compassionate, knowledgeable person! He took care of my elderly mother when she was hospitalized. I’m sure he will be excellent in this position! I can say the same things nag about his wife, Dr. Mary DeShields. She saved my life! Our community is blessed to have them both!