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Dr. Jerry Allen Shields MD is male, has 45 years of experience and practices in Ophthalmology.
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Dr. Jerry Shields has 5 office locations.
Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut St
# 1440
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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The overall average patient rating of Dr. Jerry Shields is Excellent. Dr. Shields has been reviewed by 2 patients who have provided 0 comments. The rating is 4 out of 4 stars.

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Ease of Appointment 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Promptness 3.3
  • Currently 3.3333333333333 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 3.3
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Accurate Diagnosis 4.0
  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 3.3
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Spends Time with Me 3.3
  • Currently 3.3333333333333 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 3.3
  • Currently 3.3333333333333 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Jerry Shields, MD is board certified in Ophthalmology.

He has special expertise in 33 Areas, including Breast Cancer, Choroid Diseases, and Conjunctival Diseases.

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Education & Awards

Dr. Shields graduated from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor. He has 17 awards.

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One of America's Leading Experts on:
Choroid Diseases
Eye Cancer
Eye Cancer (Choroid Neoplasm)
Eye Cancer (Conjunctival Neoplasm)
Eye Cancer (Retinal Neoplasm)
Eye Cancer (Uveal Neoplasm)
Eyelid Cancer
Melanoma
Multiple Primary Cancer
Neovascular Glaucoma
Optic Nerve Cancer
Orbital Cancer
Retinal Disorders
Scleral Diseases
Sebaceous Gland Cancer
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors® (2002 - 2012)
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors® for Cancer (2005 - 2007, 2009 - 2012)
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Affiliations

Dr. Shields has 6 hospital affiliations:

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 
  • Methodist Hospital 

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Shields accepts these health insurances in at least one office:

  • United Healthcare - 2 plans
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - 5 plans
  • Independence Blue Cross - 5 plans
  • Geisinger Health Plan - 5 plans
  • HealthPlus of Michigan - 1 plan
  • Cigna - 9 plans
  • Medicare - 1 plan

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Additional Information
Where does Dr. Jerry A. Shields practice?
Dr. Jerry Shields practices Ophthalmology near Philadelphia, PA.
Additional practice locations include: New York, NY.
See Philadelphia Ophthalmologists.
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