Carol L. Shields
Advanced in Ocular Albinism
Advanced in Ocular Albinism
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Carol Shields is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Albinism. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 933 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Ocular Albinism.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
Wills Eye Hosp (HOSP CLOSED 7/13/06-NOW SURGI CTR)
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Oncology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Wills Eye Hosp (HOSP CLOSED 7/13/06-NOW SURGI CTR)
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital District Physicians Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
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  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
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  • PPO
HMSA
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Card System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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MetLife
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MVP Health
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Spectrum Priority Health
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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.


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