Dr. Jerry A Shields MD
Ophthalmologist
840 Walnut Street Suite 1440 Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Jerry Shields is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1964
UNIV OF MI MED SCH 1964
University of Michigan Medical School 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Birthmark
Fellowships
- Wills Eye Hospital 1972
- Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences,Pune, India 1971
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