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Dr. Robert Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Robert Shields, MD
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Dr. Robert Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Denver, CO.
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Dr. Robert Shields, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Denver, CO
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Robert Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Denver, CO.

About

Dr. Shields graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program.Dr. Robert Shields, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Denver, CO and has 48 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with AdventHealth Porter and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Shields' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Blindness
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Astigmatism
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Astigmatism
Blindness
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Assurant Health
  • Humana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Robert L Shields MD PC
    850 E Harvard Ave Ste 115, Denver, CO 80210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 777-3653
  2. 2 University of Colorado Hospital
    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (720) 848-0000
    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Presby Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Wisconsin (Madison) Program
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Robert Shields, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Porter and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Porter

    2525 S Downing St, Denver, CO

  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO