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Dr. Milton Bruce Shields MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Milton Bruce Shields MD

Ophthalmologist

40 Temple St Suite 3-A New Haven CT, 06510
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Dr. Milton Shields is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Shields specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shields can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shields can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1966

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Glaucoma

Professional Memberships

  • Member Yale Medical Group (YMG) 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma    1974

Dr. Milton Bruce Shields MD's Practice location

Practice At 40 Temple St Suite 3-A

40 Temple St Suite 3-A -
New Haven, CT 06510
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Fax: 203-785-6123

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