Overview
Rebecca Shields is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Shields is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Kallikrein Hypertension.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
550 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065
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. Rebecca A. Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca A. Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rebecca A. Shields by calling their office at 212-832-9228. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rebecca A. Shields a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rebecca A. Shields is classified as an Advanced expert for Glaucoma, 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. Rebecca A. Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Rebecca A. Shields is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Rebecca A. Shields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rebecca A. Shields has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Rebecca A. Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rebecca A. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Rebecca A. Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-832-9228 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.
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- GlaucomaDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- UveitisDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.