Overview
David Shield is an Ophthalmologist in Florence, Massachusetts. Dr. Shield is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Chalazion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
40 Main St Ste 106, Florence, MA 01062
85 Seymour St Ste 522, Hartford, CT 06106
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. David Shield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Shield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Shield by calling their office at 413-584-6422. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Shield a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Shield is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. David Shield specialize in?
While Dr. David Shield is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. David Shield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Shield has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. David Shield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Shield accept my insurance?
Dr. David Shield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 413-584-6422 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
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- UveitisDr. Shield isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Shield isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.