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Aurora Shands, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (200 ratings)
Family Medicine
Not Accepting New Patients
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MultiCare Family Medicine Center
1112 6th Ave, Suite 301, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Phone: 253-403-6750

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Aurora Shands, MD is a board-certified family medicine practitioner who offers full-spectrum primary care to people of all ages. She has special interest in women’s health, from family planning and contraceptive services, to menopause and beyond. Professional associations include the American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians. Away from work, she enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, brewery trivia, board games and spending time with her cats.

The conditions Dr. Shands treats include:

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
Languages: English
Professional School: Indiana University - School of Medicine
Residency: Community Hospital East - Family Medicine
Practice Philosophy:

I like to get to know my patients and I strive to develop therapeutic relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Locations

MultiCare Family Medicine Center

Location Tacoma, WA
Phone: 253-403-6750

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  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (200 ratings, 40 comments)
  • Mar, 24 2026
    Dr. Shands is an excellent primary care provider. She communicates clearly, thoroughly, and is a very good listener as well. She is extremely responsive to messages, medication refills, referrals to specialists, and providing summaries of visits and test results. I have recommended her to other family members and would recommend her to anyone.
  • Mar, 3 2026
    Dr Shands is amazing! She absolutely cares about my concerns and is working with me on treatment.!she is the best doctor I've ever had.
  • Jan, 26 2026
    This was my second visit with Dr.Shands. So far she has been awesome. Professional yet personable and friendly.
  • Dec, 23 2025
    Doctor Aurora Shands is a wonderful Patient understanding good doctor, Great experience.
  • Dec, 22 2025
    Dr Shands is such a compassionate, great listener. She acknowledged my apprehension about the procedure and did a great job talking to me during it to keep me distracted. She's very easy to relate to and I'm thankful she's one of my providers.
  • Dec, 17 2025
    Exceedingly patient listened to all concerns friendly polite humorus best feature a smile
  • Nov, 20 2025
    Doctor was very helpful in developing a plan to help me resolve my medical issues. I appreciate her very much.
  • Nov, 20 2025
    This was not my PCP, because it was 4 months till I could see her and I needed help sooner...I was MORE than pleased with this Dr
  • Nov, 18 2025
    Dr. Shands is phenomenal! She is so compassionate and kind. She ensures all avenues are looked at before advising a possible solution.
  • Oct, 10 2025
    Dr. Shands was very good I would recommend her to anyone.
  • Oct, 7 2025
    Dr. Shands very through and explained ideas for future care .
  • Sep, 22 2025
    Dr. Shands is very professional, attentive, and genuinely cares about me as a patient. I will gladly recommend her to anyone seeking a medical doctor. She has always treated me with respect and dignity. She informs me of my options and gives her recommendations which I appreciate. She is very easy to talk to and I feel comfortable sharing my medical issues with her.
  • Sep, 9 2025
    Love Dr. Shands, she always takes time to listen to my concerns and answers them. I love her. She does a great job
  • Aug, 20 2025
    Dr Shands, was very proficient and getting to the bottom of my situation and my concerns I could express my feelings about anything that we were addressing
  • Jul, 30 2025
    Dr Shands is amazing. She listens well and explains things clear.
  • Jul, 16 2025
    Dr Shands has always been professional and just a nice person.
  • Jun, 30 2025
    Dr Shands is an amazing person and doctor. I often feel like she's the only one who truly cares. When others have dropped the ball on my care, she's gets involved to help me. Thank you!!!
  • Jun, 29 2025
    Dr. Shands does a great job following up with things I can work on and recommendations to keep up with my health - per the current items I have on file. Unfortunately the process of discussing new problems/issues is a separate thing to discuss (have to schedule a separate appointment), she does a great job on keeping track with my current lifestyle, recommendations to better it, and just general things to be reassured on.
  • Jun, 23 2025
    It's nice when you can find a good doctor I really like her a lot
  • Jun, 19 2025
    Dr. Shands is a wonderful doctor and person. Very knowledgeable and caring.
  • Jun, 16 2025
    Dr.Shands was caring and addressed my issues of concern. I would recommend this provider!
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