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Dr. John Shields, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.5 (26)
Map Pin Small Advance, NC
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. John Shields, MD

Dr. John Shields, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Advance, NC. They graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus and is affiliated with Davie Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Health - Lexington Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shields an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Shields works at Practice in Advance, NC with other offices in Winston Salem, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteopenia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shields' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Wake Forest Baptist Health-davie Medical Center
    329 NC HIGHWAY 801 N, Advance, NC 27006 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-8091
  2. 2
    Office
    1 Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-2255
  3. 3
    Comp Rehab
    131 Miller St, Winston Salem, NC 27103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 716-8200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Davie Medical Center
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health - Lexington Medical Center
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteopenia
Difficulty With Walking
Spondylitis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245410497
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Virginia / Main Campus
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Shields has seen patients for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteopenia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shields on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Shields. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shields.

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