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Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 84
Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD
4.8 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD
4.8 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 84
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
58 years of experience
Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Shields Jr graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1966 and completed a residency at La Co-Usc Medical Center.Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 58 years experience. Dr. Shields Jr currently practices at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shields Jr received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Shields Jr' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields Jr is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Back Pain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Back Pain
Chondromalacia
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Joint Drainage
Musculoskeletal Function Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Cigna
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    Anthem
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  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX
    6801 Park Ter Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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4.8
Based on 24 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Sep 22, 2024
Dr. Clarence Shields cares, provides utmost care. He will be missed.
— Sep 22, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    1966
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    1967
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • La Co-Usc Medical Center
    1973
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields Jr' profile.

Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Clarence Shields Jr, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA