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Dr. Donald Shields, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 53
Dr. Donald Shields, MD
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Dr. Donald Shields, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC.
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Dr. Donald Shields, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 53
Greenville, SC
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Donald Shields, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 2000 and completed a residency at Ucla Medical Center.Dr. Donald Shields, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has 24 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Pelham Medical Center, St. Francis Downtown and Spartanburg Medical Center. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Low Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Low Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Low Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari's Deformity
Chronic Neck Pain
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Astrocytoma
Ataxia
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Brain Sarcoma
Brain Tumor
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Mood Disorders
Movement Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Myelomalacia
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Piriformis Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Tumor Biopsy
Brain Tumor Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epilepsy Surgery
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Movement Disorder Surgery
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Synovial Biopsy
Treatment of Mood Disorders
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates-Spartanburg
    220 Roper Mountain Road Ext, Greenville, SC 29615
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields
4.5
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 13, 2024
Dr Shields was very direct and professional in his diagnosis. The staff were the highlight....Abby and Rebecca were amazing. The entire staff showed there is kindness still out there! I loved Dr. Schiff !
R. Banner — Sep 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Ucla Medical Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Donald Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Donald Shields, MD is affiliated with Pelham Medical Center, St. Francis Downtown and Spartanburg Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Donald Shields, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Pelham Medical Center

    250 Westmoreland Rd, Greer, SC

  • St. Francis Downtown

    1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC