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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Jerry Shields, MD
4.5 (123 Ratings)

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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, WA.
Dr. Jerry Shields, MD
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Dr. Jerry Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Puyallup, WA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, WA.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Puyallup, WA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Valley Medical Center, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Swedish First Hill Campus and Swedish Issaquah Campus. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Visual Field Defects and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 123 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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Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Still's Disease
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthotomy
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cascade Eye & Skin Centers PC
    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, Puyallup, WA 98371
  2. 2 Optimeyes
    1600 E Jefferson St Ste 202, Seattle, WA 98122
  3. 3 Office
    5225 Cirque Dr W Ste 200, University Place, WA 98467
  4. 4 Seattle Surgery Center-Proliance Llc
    900 Terry Ave Fl 3, Seattle, WA 98104

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4.5
Based on 123 Reviews
5 Stars (91)
4 Stars (16)
3 Stars (6)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 28, 2016
I've been under Dr, Shields care for about 9yrs for glaucoma and general eye care. I find him and his staff to be reassuring. They show genuine care and patience for any questions you may have. I would trust my eyes to no one else.
Carolanne in Puyallup, WA — Jun 28, 2016
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1997
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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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. Jerry Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Visual Field Defects and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is affiliated with Valley Medical Center, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Swedish First Hill Campus and Swedish Issaquah Campus.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, Renton, WA

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway, Seattle, WA

  • Swedish Issaquah Campus

    751 NE Blakely Dr, Issaquah, WA