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Dr. Carol Shields, MD
Ocular Oncology* Age 69
Dr. Carol Shields, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Carol Shields, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Carol Shields, MD

Ocular Oncology* Age 69
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

About Dr. Carol Shields, MD

Dr. Shields graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Carol Shields, MD is an Ocular Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Shields currently practices at Wills Eye Hospital and is affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Reading Hospital, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, Camden Clark Medical Center, Union Hospital of Cecil County, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, Christiana Hospital, UPMC Harrisburg, Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph, Beebe Medical Center, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital, Virtua Willingboro Hospital, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Hunterdon Medical Center, Inspira Medical Center-Mannington, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Memorial Hospital and UPMC Western Maryland. Dr. Shields has experience treating conditions like Eye Cancer, Malignant Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Melanoma and Retinoblastoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Shields's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shields is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Eye Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Melanoma
Retinoblastoma
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Carcinoma
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blindness
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
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Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Solar Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dacryoadenectomy
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • Devon Health
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Amerihealth
  • One Net
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  • Medicare
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  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • CorVel
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Intergroup
  • KeyCare PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Humana
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Aetna
  • Personal Choice 65
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. Carol Shields, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Wills Eye Hospital
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  2. 2 Office
    201 Berlin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

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Jan 25, 2025
Dr Shields was great. She explained what was going on and how to treat it. Her staff is very good and attentive.
Elaine Pinder — Jan 25, 2025
Mar 16, 2024
Jerry and Carol Shields saved my dad's life in 1988. He had a retinomelanoma . Even though he lost the sight in that eye he lived to a ripe age of 96 .. I'm Charles Pavia Jr his son and I thank these 2 doctors for their expertise and would highly recommend them!!!
Charles Pavia Jr — Mar 16, 2024
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Meet Dr. Carol Shields, MD

Specialties*
Ocular Oncology
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Dr. Shields frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Cancer, Malignant Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Melanoma and Retinoblastoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carol Shields, MD is affiliated with Chester County Hospital, Reading Hospital, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, Camden Clark Medical Center, Union Hospital of Cecil County, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, Christiana Hospital, UPMC Harrisburg, Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph, Beebe Medical Center, Guthrie Corning Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital, Virtua Willingboro Hospital, Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center, Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Hunterdon Medical Center, Inspira Medical Center-Mannington, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Memorial Hospital and UPMC Western Maryland.

Yes, Dr. Carol Shields, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • UPMC Mercy
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Carol Shields, MD Practices

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD

  • Doylestown Hospital

    595 W State St, Doylestown, PA

  • Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

    559 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA

  • Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center

    730 W Market St, Lima, OH

  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz, Red Bank, NJ

  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ

  • Camden Clark Medical Center

    800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV

  • Union Hospital of Cecil County

    106 Bow St, Elkton, MD

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

    10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA

  • Mosaic Life Care at Saint Joseph

    5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • Guthrie Corning Hospital

    1 Guthrie Dr, Corning, NY

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

  • Virtua Willingboro Hospital

    218A Sunset Rd, Willingboro, NJ

  • Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center

    901 W Main St, Freehold, NJ

  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

    175 High St, Newton, NJ

  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital

    501 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA

  • Holy Redeemer Hospital

    1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA

  • Hunterdon Medical Center

    2100 Wescott Dr, Flemington, NJ

  • Inspira Medical Center-Mannington

    310 Salem Woodstown Rd, Salem, NJ

  • Jefferson Abington Hospital

    1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA

  • Jefferson Stratford Hospital

    18 E Laurel Rd, Stratford, NJ

  • Pottstown Hospital

    1600 E High St, Pottstown, PA

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1201 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Thomas Memorial Hospital

    4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV

  • UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD

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