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Dr. Donald C Shields M.D., PH.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Donald C Shields M.D., PH.D.

Neurosurgeon

4/5(11)
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 7-420 Washington DC, 20037
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4/5

About

Dr. Donald Shields practices Neurological Surgery in Washington, DC. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Shields prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 2000

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 2000

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Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Donald C Shields M.D., PH.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 7-420

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 7-420 -
Washington, DC 20037
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New patients: 202-741-2750
Fax: 202-741-2742

1330 BOILING SPRINGS RD STE 1600 -
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
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Dr. Donald C Shields M.D., PH.D.'s reviews

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Dr. Donald C Shields M.D., PH.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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