Overview
Carol Shields is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. 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 925 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carol L. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carol L. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carol L. Shields by calling their office at 215-928-3105. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carol L. Shields a top-rated expert for Retinoblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carol L. Shields is classified as an Elite expert for Retinoblastoma, 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. Carol L. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Carol L. Shields is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Carol L. Shields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carol L. Shields has published 925 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinoblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Carol L. Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carol L. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Carol L. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-928-3105 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
- Brown SyndromeDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Hereditary RetinoblastomaDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Hereditary Retinoblastoma.
- HyphemaDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Hyphema.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Shields isElite. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Distinguished
- ChalazionDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- EpiscleritisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- ScleritisDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Scleritis.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- AlbinismDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- AlkaptonuriaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Alkaptonuria.
- AmblyopiaDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.