Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Steven M. Shields

Ophthalmology
West County Ophthalmology Inc
222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n, 
Chesterfield, MO 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
West County Ophthalmology Inc
222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n, 
Chesterfield, MO 
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Overview

Steven Shields is an Ophthalmologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Glaucoma. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MO
Hospital Affiliations
St Lukes Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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Cigna
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EMI Health
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Essence Healthcare
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

WEST COUNTY OPHTHALMOLOGY INC
222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Call: 314-878-9902
Other Locations
WEST COUNTY OPHTHALMOLOGY INC
5551 Winghabven Blvd, Suite 190, O Fallon, MO 63368
Call: 636-695-2550

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Praise for Missouri Medicine.
Praise for Missouri Medicine.
Journal: Missouri medicine
Published: April 28, 2025
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      • Cataract
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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