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Dr. Peter Shields, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.9 (39)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Shields, MD

Dr. Peter Shields, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo and is affiliated with ECMC Health Campus, Mount Saint Mary's Hospital And Health Center, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Olean General Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center and Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport. Dr. Shields, completed a residency at University at Buffalo - State University of New York. Patients rated Dr. Shields an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Shields works at Practice in Buffalo, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna 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

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    Office
    3925 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 250-9999

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • ECMC Health Campus
  • Mount Saint Mary's Hospital And Health Center
  • Kenmore Mercy Hospital
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital
  • Olean General Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
  • Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
  • Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus
  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
  • Buffalo General Medical Center
  • Eastern Niagara Hospital - Lockport

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Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    3.9
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    Based on 39 ratings
    Patient Ratings (39)
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    4 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841259108
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    Residency
    Internship
    • NC Memorial Hosp-U NC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Canisius College, Ba
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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