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Dr. David Shield, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 45
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Dr. David Shield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Florence, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Shield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Florence, MA.

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Dr. David Shield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Florence, MA. Dr. Shield currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Dr. Shield has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis and Uveitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shield's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shield also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shield is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
Senile Cataracts
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Senile Cataracts
Chalazion
Cataract
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Stye
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Strabismus
Exotropia
Diplopia
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Chorioretinal Scars
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Cataract Removal Surgery
Anterior Vitrectomy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Corneal Diseases
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
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Drusen
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Visual Field Defects
Contact Lens Treatment
Eyelid Disorders
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Pinguecula
Migraine
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Progressive High Myopia
Dry Eyes
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Herpetic Keratitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Eye Cancer
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Eye Pain
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Vitreous Surgery
Hypotropia
Hypertropia
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Floaters
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Disorder of Choroid
Macular Hole
Lazy Eye
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Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroideremia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Diabetes Eye Care
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Blue with Managed Care Behavioral Health HMO
    Blue Select HMO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Physicians of Northampton
    40 Main St Ste 106, Florence, MA 01062
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    85 Seymour St Ste 522, Hartford, CT 06106

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Sep 17, 2021
Dr. Shields is the kindest and most gentle physician I've ever met. He did a really super thorough exam and gave me a great explanation of my problem. I wish every doctor were like him.
Paul Gaudio — Sep 17, 2021
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Autoimmune Diseases
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Shield, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shield's profile.

Dr. Shield frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis and Uveitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Shield, MD is affiliated with Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center and Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Yes, Dr. David Shield, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • yale University
    2012
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Eye Disease Consultants
    2012
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baystate Franklin Medical Center

    164 High St, Greenfield, MA

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    30 Locust St, Northampton, MA

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