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Dr. Robert Shelton, MD
General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Robert Shelton, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Robert Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Leominster, MA.
Dr. Robert Shelton, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Robert Shelton, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Leominster, MA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Robert Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Leominster, MA.

About Dr. Robert Shelton, MD

Dr. Shelton graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 1985 and completed a residency at University of PA Health System. Dr. Robert Shelton, MD is a General Surgeon in Leominster, MA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Shelton currently practices at R. Leslie Shelton M.D. PC and is affiliated with UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus. Dr. Shelton has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Breast Lump and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shelton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shelton is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Wound Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Wound Repair
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Lump
Intestinal Obstruction
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Umbilical Hernia
Lipomas
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Port Placements or Replacements
Colorectal Cancer
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Colectomy
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Pelvic Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Biopsy of Breast
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Constipation
Mastectomy
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Incisional Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ileus
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Hemorrhoids
Lumpectomy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lobular Carcinoma
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Tufts Health Plans
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MedHealthInsurance
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • Network Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • POMCO Group
  • Choice Plus POS

Where Dr. Robert Shelton, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 R. Leslie Shelton M.D. PC
    100 Hospital Rd Ste 2B, Leominster, MA 01453

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Jan 12, 2026
I’ve had two hernia surgeries in two different locations by Doctor Shelton. He’s very professional, calm and easy to talk to. Haven’t had any issues with either surgery. I’ve always been able to schedule an appointment quickly after receiving a referral from my doctor.
— Jan 12, 2026
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General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Shelton's Practice

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

Dr. Shelton frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Breast Lump and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Shelton, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus.

Yes, Dr. Robert Shelton, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Virginia / Main Campus
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of PA Health System
    1988
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Robert Shelton, MD Practices

  • UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus

    60 Hospital Rd, Leominster, MA

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