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John Shepherd Shields, MD
John Shepherd Shields, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Core Decompression
- Knee Manipulation
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Fracture Management
- Synovectomy
- Arthrotomy
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Hip Arthroplasty (Posterior Approach)
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Arthritis
- Hip Problems
- Ligament Injuries
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)
- Robotic Surgery
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee Problems
- Chondral/Osteochondral Defect
- Knee Arthritis
- Joint Replacement
- Bursitis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Hip Arthritis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
Ratings and Reviews
4.9246 Ratings 61 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- January 27, 2023 My experience has been about as good as it can be with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Don't wish for health problems but when they come, I know where to go. The most professional staff. Best care. Most up-to-date procedures.
- January 27, 2023 Caring physician who cares about patients concerns
- January 27, 2023 Dr. Shields was excellent, he came in looked at my x- rays, then he explained them to me. He was very nice and showing me exactly what was causing my pain.
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Shields is an excellent surgeon. I really like my whole ortho team. Thanks so much !!
- January 25, 2023 Dr Shields came highly recommended to me, he met and exceeded all of my expectations. He listens carefully and answers all your questions. I had a lot of trepidations about my upcoming surgery. Dr Shields made me feel more confident I was making the correct decision in choosing my health care provider.
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Shields is a great doctor. He explains well and takes care of his patients.
- January 21, 2023 Dr. Sheilds was very personable and professional and made me comfortable about the entire process.
- January 19, 2023 Excellent surgeon
- January 14, 2023 Excellent, clear, caring
- January 13, 2023 John was very positive and made me feel very positive about the decision I made. I feel very comfortable putting my health care in his and his teams hands.
- January 13, 2023 Great person to work with.
- January 13, 2023 Doctor Shields is a caring doctor who addresses your needs and is a personable, caring doctor. Makes you feel comfortable when communicating with him and is thorough explaining information to you so you can understand it.
- January 13, 2023 Dr. Shields replaced both of my knees and a hip. All working well. Davie Medical is the finest hospital I have ever experienced. A well run, professional and caring organization.
- January 9, 2023 Dr Shields is terrific, he is top in all catagories.
- January 6, 2023 Dr. Shields was very thorough and explained the problem so my husband and I could understand it. I wish it had been my hip causing the pain instead of my back so that he could fix it. However, I know what the main problem is for now.
- January 6, 2023 Wonderful, skillful, caring doctor. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking knee replacement surgery.
- December 27, 2022 Dr. Shields did a great job replacing my hip. I am very thankful for his professionalism.
- December 25, 2022 Very happy with info given to me on upcoming knee replacement
- December 24, 2022 Very professional and easy to talk to
- December 24, 2022 Great visit
- December 17, 2022 Always willing to answer questions.
- December 17, 2022 Dr Shields is very kind and caring, I am 1 year post op from a total hip replacement. I have had no problems and will be seeing Dr Shields when time comes to replace the right hip.
- December 15, 2022 I have been completely satisfied with all he has done for me
- December 13, 2022 Very kind and knowledgeable. He explained what was wrong with my knees and told me what could be done to help ne,
- December 13, 2022 Excellent doctor
- December 10, 2022 John Shield is a knowledgeable and superb doctor. I failed to ask the best questions for my situation, but have sent additional ones.
- December 10, 2022 Kind. Brilliant. Efficient. Articulate.
- December 9, 2022 Doctor shields is my hero. A great surgeon, very friendly and makes me feel very secure in his care.
- December 8, 2022 Dr Shields was precise told you what was going to happen. Showed and explained procedure. He responsed to all of My Chart questions. I would recomend him
- December 3, 2022 Dr. Shields is a very kind, caring, understanding and compassionate provider. He listens very well and wants to make sure you understand your procedure he is going to perform and is willing to take the time to answer your questions.
- December 3, 2022 very good
- December 3, 2022 Makes me feel at ease and assured of the condition of both my replacement knees. He??s great and caring that??s important to me.
- December 2, 2022 Very caring and informative. Explained everything and all questions answered. Seemed to be a very skilled physician with wonderful recommendations from other patients.
- November 25, 2022 Dr Shields explained my need for surgery and was honest and straightforward in regards to it's success. He was very easy to talk to and understood my needs.I was impressed with his kindness and personality.
- November 19, 2022 Such a nice person. Surgery successful. Would recommend him to anyone needing surgery.
- November 9, 2022 Dr. Shields has a great sense of humor, is very courteous, is straight to the point, and genuinely cares for his patients. I'm happy to have him as an Orthopedic Hip Doctor!!!
- November 7, 2022 He is great
- November 5, 2022 Awesome
- November 4, 2022 Doctor Shields was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, answered my questions, addressed my concerns. Doctor John Shields has performed hip and knee surgeries on many of the individuals that live in Danville VA and Pittsylvania County, as well as Caswell County NC and also a lady from my quilting group. Everyone had encouraged me to schedule an appointment with Doctor Shields and my experience was one of the best medical experiences I have ever had.
- November 4, 2022 Dr. SHIELDS demonstrates a level of professionalism, attentiveness, and care-to-detail which far exceeds most surgeons.
- November 4, 2022 He helped me walk again with my knee replacement it great!
- November 1, 2022 Great surgeon and doctor.
- November 1, 2022 Explained info in easily understanding way
- October 29, 2022 He is very attentive and informative.
- October 29, 2022 Dr Shields is a 10+. I recommend him with 100% confidence to family and friends for if/when they need the best hip/knee orthopedic in the area.
- October 29, 2022 I was referred to Dr Shields by one of his patients who is very pleased with her contact him. I found Dr Shields to be very knowledgeable, communicated by issues and options very well. I will highly recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
- October 29, 2022 A hometown young man that is doing well. He is very professional and a caring Dr. Recommended by many and we have confidence he will cure what all ails me with my knee.
- October 28, 2022 Went out of way to be informative and suggestive for alternative ways to correct the problem
- October 26, 2022 The best of the best!
- October 25, 2022 Spoke directly to me, explained the results of the x-ray
- October 22, 2022 Dr. Shields spent a great deal of time with me reviewing my symptoms, xrays, and discussing options. He also tapped my knee to give me some relief from the pain I've been having.
- October 18, 2022 Dr. Shields is a gifted surgeon. I recovered from my hip replacement surgery with a minimum of pain and with a quick recovery.
- October 16, 2022 I am very pleased with him
- October 14, 2022 Very good provides excellent care
- October 12, 2022 He is great. Seemed very concerned about my issues. Would highly recommend him.
- October 12, 2022 I chose him after talking to several people that know him professionally. BEST CHOICE !
- October 11, 2022 Very nice and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He explained my progress before and after surgery.
- October 11, 2022 Dr. shields was encouraging and helpful in addressing my concerns and generous in meeting my needs!
- October 8, 2022 I was completely satisfied with all the care that I received from my first appointment thru my surgery and post visits. I couldn't have asked for better care thank you.
- October 4, 2022 If anyone ever needs ortho surgery, look mo further than Dr Shields. He's confident of his ability thus easing your mind about having surgery and the post op work that goes along with it. Great communicator. Great group that works with him. Excellent team
- October 1, 2022 He was very direct and efficient. We didn't talk about the weather, etc.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, College of William and Mary, 2002
- MD, University of Virginia, 2006
Residency
- Gen Sur/Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2011
Fellowship
- Adult Reconstruction, New England Baptist Hospital, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North Carolina Orthopedic Association
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Quantifying the force transmission through the pelvic joints during total hip arthroplasty: A pilot cadaveric study. Bullock MW, De Gregorio M, Danelson KA, Willey JS, Seem ME, Plate JF, Lang JE, Shields JS. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2018 10; 58:69-73.
- Alternative technique for knee manipulation under anesthesia. Baum KS, Luo TD, Comadoll S, Marois A, Langfitt M, Shields J. . 2018 Dec; 4(4):452-453.
- Utility of Radiographs, Computed Tomography, and Three Dimensional Computed Tomography Pelvis Reconstruction for Identification of Acetabular Defects in Residency Training. Plate JF, Shields JS, Langfitt MK, Bolognesi MP, Lang JE, Seyler TM. . 2017 Dec; 29(4):247-252.
- Cost Analysis of Sending Routine Pathology Specimens following Total Joint Arthroplasty in the Age of Bundled Payments. Holbrook HS, Plate JF, Langfitt MK, Lang JE, Shields JS. Surg Technol Int. 2017 Oct; 31:182-188.
- A Bundle Protocol to Reduce the Incidence of Periprosthetic Joint Infections After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Single-Center Experience. Bullock MW, Brown ML, Bracey DN, Langfitt MK, Shields JS, Lang JE. J Arthroplasty. 2017 04; 32(4):1067-1073.