Dr. Steven M. Shields MD
Ophthalmology
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Specialty
Ophthalmology
Subspecialties
Cataract Related
Retinal Disease
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Provides clear explanation
Patients recommend
Makes time for patients
Patients' top choice award
Listens attentively
Practices at Best Hospital
Provides clear explanation
Provides clear information and answers questions in a way patients understand.
Patients recommend
Patients would recommend to friends and family.
Makes time for patients
Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.
Patients' top choice award
Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories
Listens attentively
Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.
Practices at Best Hospital
This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital
Overall Patient Experience
Excellent
(5/5)
34 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months
Thoroughness of Examination
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Positive
(3/5)
Ability to Answer Questions
Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions
Excellent
(5/5)
Clarity of Instructions
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Excellent
(5/5)
Provider's follow-up
Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns
Excellent
(5/5)
Amount of Time with Patient
Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments
Excellent
(5/5)
Provider's Attitude
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Excellent
(5/5)
Perceived Outcomes
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Excellent
(5/5)
Patient Loyalty
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Excellent
(5/5)
General Feedback
Previous patients' general assessment of this physician
Excellent
(5/5)
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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shields
This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.
Secondary membranaous cataract surgerySecondary membranaous cataract surgery is performed to treat clouding of the lens after cataract removal
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Most
Cataract surgery with lens implantCataract surgery with lens implant involves removing a cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.
Least
Most
CataractA cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.
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Most
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Location & Contact Information
Doctor Address
222 S Woods Mill Rd, Suite 660n, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
(314) 878-9902Affiliated Hospitals
St. Luke's Hospital-Chesterfield
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center
Where does Dr. Shields practice?
Doctor’s Office
West County Ophthalmology, Inc
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Hospital Affiliations
St. Luke's Hospital-ChesterfieldChesterfield, MO
#5 in Missouri
Barnes-Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO
Best Hospitals Honor Roll
#1 in Missouri
Education & Experience
Medical School & Residency
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1987-1990
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1986-1987
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified in Ophthalmology
IL State Medical License
Active through 2026
MO State Medical License
Active through 2025
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2011
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013
AAO Fellow
Checkbook Top Doc
ACS Fellow
Publications
Crowdsourced Assessment of Surgical Skill Proficiency in Cataract Surgery
Grace L. Paley, Tejas C. Sekhar, Jack Pruett, Michael V. Stock, Tony N. Pira, Steven M. Shields, Evan L. Waxman, Bradley Wilson, Mae O. Gordon, Susan M. Culican
Histopathologic findings after Nd:YAG transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.
Steven M. Shields, Julia L. Stevens, Michael A. Kass, Morton E. Smith
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