Dr. Robert Lloyd Shields, MD

Dr. Robert Shields is an ophthalmologist with five decades of experience serving patients throughout the Denver metropolitan area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. With 50 years dedicated to eye care, Dr. Shields brings extensive expertise to diagnosing and treating various vision conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shields practices at multiple locations across Colorado, including UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, UCHealth Eye Center Cherry Creek in Denver, Littleton Adventist Hospital, and Saint Anthony Hospital in Lakewood. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, two common conditions that can significantly impact vision if left untreated. He performs comprehensive eye exams and utilizes advanced retinal …imaging technology to detect and monitor eye diseases. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shields highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.