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Dr. John Shields, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
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Dr. John Shields, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Advance, NC.
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Dr. John Shields, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Advance, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. John Shields, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Advance, NC.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus. Dr. John Shields, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Advance, NC. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Davie Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Gait Abnormality
Osteopenia
Spondylitis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Wake Forest Baptist Health-Davie Medical Center
    329 NC Highway 801 N, Advance, NC 27006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-8200
  2. 2 Wake Forest Baptist Health-Davie Medical Center
    329 NC Highway 801 N, Advance, NC 27006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-8091
  3. 3 Office
    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-2255
  4. 4 Comp Rehab
    131 Miller St, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-8200

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4.5
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Apr 15, 2023
Dr. Shields discovered the reason for my hip pain after a serious car wreck. It was a difficult diagnosis, but he found the problem, explained so I could understand, and fixed it with surgery.I am ever so grateful!
— Apr 15, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

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  • University of Virginia / Main Campus
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Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Difficulty With Walking and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Shields, MD is affiliated with Davie Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Davie Medical Center

    329 NC Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center

    250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC