
Overview
Bridget Shields, MD, is a UW Health dermatologist. She cares for patients with complex medical skin conditions who may need to be hospitalized for treatment. She treats skin conditions that result from diseases or disorders. These include nutritional and metabolic disorders and autoimmune and connective tissue diseases.Dr. Shields specializes in treating specific skin disorders that form in response to an infection, outside conditions or an abnormal collection of white blood cells in the skin. She also treats skin disorders that result from digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.Being on the same page as her patients and working as a team is how Dr. Shields likes to approach patient care. She includes her patients in the decisions about their treatments. She actively listens to them, which helps create an outcome that is best for the patient.Dr. Shields is an assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.In her free time, Dr. Shields enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing and being outdoors with her husband and their two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.I am most excited to see patients, uncover their diagnosis and help those who desperately need it.
Dr. Shields is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Granuloma Annulare, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Candida Infection of the Skin, and Sarcoidosis.
Dr. Shields is board certified in Dermatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1 S Park St, Suite 501, Madison, WI 53715
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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Margo Reeder, MD, is a dermatologist at UW Health and an associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.She treats patients with a variety of skin conditions, including skin cancer, psoriasis, atypical moles, dermatitis, eczema and acne. Dr. Reeder specializes in treating allergic contact dermatitis and performs patch tests to help diagnose the condition.It's very important for Dr. Reeder to listen to her patients to understand their skin condition. She discusses personal care products, workplace exposure or clothing that may trigger a skin reaction. The most rewarding part of caring for patients is when Dr. Reeder can help someone who has been struggling for a long time.As a dermatologist, Dr. Reeder understands that skin conditions can affect a person’s quality of life. By treating these visible diseases, she can positively impact their wellbeing. She also understands there are many ways to treat a disease, and she works with the patient to create a treatment plan that works for everyone.In her free time, Dr. Reeder enjoys exercising, going to events around Madison and spending time with family.My hope is that after my patients go through treatment, they're able to live their lives without the burden of skin disease and focus on their work, friends and family. Dr. Reeder is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Psoriasis. Dr. Reeder is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Reeder is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bridget E. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bridget E. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bridget E. Shields by calling their office at 608-914-0300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bridget E. Shields a top-rated expert for Granuloma Annulare?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bridget E. Shields is classified as an Elite expert for Granuloma Annulare, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bridget E. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Bridget E. Shields is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Granuloma Annulare, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Candida Infection of the Skin. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Bridget E. Shields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bridget E. Shields has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Granuloma Annulare. You can view a list of Dr. Bridget E. Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bridget E. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Bridget E. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-914-0300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Granuloma AnnulareDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Granuloma Annulare.
- Advanced
- Candida Infection of the SkinDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Candida Infection of the Skin.
- Pyoderma GangrenosumDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Pyoderma Gangrenosum.
- RubellaDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Rubella.
- SarcoidosisDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- AcneDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acrokeratoelastoidosis of CostaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa.
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Acute Febrile Neutrophilic DermatosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- BullaeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- CalcinosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CellulitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Contact DermatitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Contact Dermatitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Dermatitis HerpetiformisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Dermatitis Herpetiformis.
- DermatomyositisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.
- Extramammary Paget DiseaseDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Extramammary Paget Disease.
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome
- FolliculitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)Dr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP).
- Giant Congenital Melanocytic NevusDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.
- Giant Congenital NevusDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Giant Congenital Nevus.
- HemangiomaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
- Keratosis PilarisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Keratosis Pilaris.
- Lichen Simplex ChronicusDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Simplex Chronicus.
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- MalabsorptionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MelanomaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Melkersson-Rosenthal SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome.
- Palmoplantar KeratodermaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Palmoplantar Keratoderma.
- Papular MucinosisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Papular Mucinosis.
- PemphigusDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus.
- Pemphigus VulgarisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Pemphigus Vulgaris.
- Perioral DermatitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Perioral Dermatitis.
- PsoriasisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Pustular PsoriasisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Pustular Psoriasis.
- PustulesDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Scalded Skin SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Scalded Skin Syndrome.
- ScleredemaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Scleredema.
- ScleromyxedemaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Scleromyxedema.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- VitiligoDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Vitiligo.
- WartsDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Warts.

