Summary

Dr. Christopher Shields is a highly experienced orthopedic and neurological surgeon with six decades of practice in complex spine and nervous system conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Healthcare. With 60 years of surgical expertise, Dr. Shields specializes in treating conditions affecting the spine and neurological system. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shields practices at Norton Hospital and sees patients at Norton Neuroscience Institute locations in Louisville and Elizabethtown, Kentucky. His clinical focus includes treating spinal abnormalities such as abnormal and absent vertebrae, as well as accessory nerve disease. He incorporates comprehensive treatment approaches including physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Patients rate Dr. Shields 3.2 out of 5 stars on average for his clinical care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 60 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Fletcher Allen Healthcare
  • 30 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher B Shields has 3 locations

Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurology

4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 301Louisville, KY 40241

Norton Neuroscience Institute

157 Towne Drive Suite 102Elizabethtown, KY 42701

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Dr. Christopher B Shields, MDDr. Rodrigo Alfredo Fernandez GajardoSamuel Chase ShoptawDr. Mason Gregory English
Orthopedic SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNurse PractitionerNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
60 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Louisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KYLouisville , KY
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: Universidad De Chile Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher B Shields

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Corvel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Wellcare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher B Shields has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher B Shields has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Gamma Knife Surgery (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Herniated Disc
  • Laminectomy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stroke
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Certifications, License, & Education

60 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Fletcher Allen Healthcare

Medical School

Univ Of Toronto Fac Of MedGraduated in 1966

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Dr. Christopher Shields's office is located at 210 E Gray St Ste 1105, Louisville, KY, 40202.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Shields affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher Shields is affiliated with Norton Hospital.

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