Summary

Dr. Jessica Shields is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon. She received her MD/PhD degree and completed her neurosurgery residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA. Her PhD research focused on non-invasive brain stimulation and she spent a year at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), completing a prestigious research fellowship. Dr. Shields takes a collaborative approach with her patients, working with each patient’s goals as a top priority in determining treatment plans.

She is devoted to providing compassionate, comprehensive care with special interests in deep brain stimulation, cervical spine surgery, cranial surgery and spine trauma. Outside the office, Dr. Shields enjoys spending time with family, hiking, swimming and cooking.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 11 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Dr. Jessica Shields, MDDr. Rosalinda M Menoni, MDDr. Alfred C J Shen, MDDr. Vladimir A Cortez, DO
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.1 
11 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks French, Spanish, English, Italian Speaks English
Palm Springs , CAPalm Springs , CARancho Mirage , CAPalm Springs , CA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jessica Shields

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • EmblemHealth
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Peoples Health
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jessica Shields has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 2015

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Dr. Jessica Shields speaks English.
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Dr. Jessica Shields's office is located at 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste W214, Palm Springs, CA, 92262.
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