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Dr. Carol Shields, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 67
Dr. Carol Shields, MD
3.8 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Carol Shields, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 67
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital.Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Lankenau Medical Center, Reading Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Newton Medical Center, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Centrastate Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Inspira Medical Center-Mannington, St. Mary Medical Center and Union Hospital of Cecil County. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Malignant Neoplasm of Eye and Eye Melanoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Retinoblastoma
Enucleation of Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Eye Carcinoma
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hyphema
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Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Solar Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dacryoadenectomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Amerihealth
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • CorVel
  • United Healthcare
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Tricare
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Intergroup
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Personal Choice 65
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Devon Health
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna
  • Federal BCBS
  • One Net
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Humana
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Shields and Shields PC
    840 Walnut St Ste 1440, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 928-3105
  2. 2 Office
    201 Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 843-5400

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields
3.8
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 16, 2024
Jerry and Carol Shields saved my dad's life in 1988. He had a retinomelanoma . Even though he lost the sight in that eye he lived to a ripe age of 96 .. I'm Charles Pavia Jr his son and I thank these 2 doctors for their expertise and would highly recommend them!!!
Charles Pavia Jr — Mar 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UPMC Mercy
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carol Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Malignant Neoplasm of Eye and Eye Melanoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carol Shields, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Lankenau Medical Center, Reading Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Newton Medical Center, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Centrastate Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Inspira Medical Center-Mannington, St. Mary Medical Center and Union Hospital of Cecil County.

Yes, Dr. Carol Shields, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center

    730 W Market St, Lima, OH

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Newton Medical Center

    175 High St, Newton, NJ

  • Jefferson Abington Hospital

    1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA

  • Centrastate Medical Center

    901 W Main St, Freehold, NJ

  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital

    501 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA

  • Guthrie Corning Hospital

    1 Guthrie Dr, Corning, NY

  • Inspira Medical Center-Mannington

    310 Route 45, Salem, NJ

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1201 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA

  • Union Hospital of Cecil County

    106 Bow St, Elkton, MD