Dr. William Donald Shields, MD

Dr. William Shields is a neurologist and pediatrician with five and a half decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. His dual specialization allows him to provide comprehensive neurological care specifically tailored to children and adolescents. Dr. Shields communicates with patients and families in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Shields practices at UCLA Health Pediatric Neurology and is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, serving patients throughout Los Angeles. His extensive experience in pediatric neurology enables him to address complex neurological conditions in young patients. The combination of his neurology and pediatrics training positions him to understand how neurological disorders specifically affect children's development and growth.