Overview
Ryan Shields is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Shields is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
8190 S Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
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. Ryan Shields
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Shields?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan Shields by calling their office at 954-776-6880. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryan Shields a top-rated expert for Vitrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan Shields is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vitrectomy, 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. Ryan Shields specialize in?
While Dr. Ryan Shields is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Vitrectomy, Retinal Detachment, and Endophthalmitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ryan Shields participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ryan Shields has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vitrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Ryan Shields's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ryan Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Ryan Shields accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 954-776-6880 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
- Distinguished
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- VitrectomyDr. Shields isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Shields isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Shields isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.