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Carol Shields, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA

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Ophthalmology Philadelphia, PA

Ocular Oncology

Professor of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University

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  • Office

    840 Walnut St
    Ste 1440
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-928-3105
    Fax+1 215-928-1140

Summary

  • Carol Shields, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in pediatric and adult ocular oncology. She completed her medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital and 3 fellowships in ophthalmic pathology at Wills Eye, ocular oncology at Wills Eye, and oculoplastics surgical observership at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London England. Since 1988, she has served as an attending surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital and is now a Professor of Ophthalmology. Her expertise includes brachytherapy for uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma management, and other conjunctival, intraocular, and orbital tumors. Dr. Shields has published extensively on topics such as molecular genetics in melanoma and is involved in several clinical trials related to ocular melanoma and retinoblastoma. She has received numerous accolades, including America's Top Doctors and America's Top Doctors for Cancer from Castle Connolly, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1988 - 1989
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1988
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1987
  • UPMC Medical Education (Mercy)
    UPMC Medical Education (Mercy)Internship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License Current
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License Current
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2014
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Visual Outcome and Millimeter Incremental Risk of Metastasis in 1780 Patients with Small Choroidal Melanoma Managed by Plaque Radiotherapy  
    Lydia Komarnicky, Arman Mashayekhi, Carol L Shields, Laura E Barna, Jerry A Shields, JAMA
  • Comparison of Posterior Lamellar Resection Versus Lumpectomy for Initial Management of Localized Tarsal Conjunctival Sebaceous Carcinoma in 54 Cases  
    Jerry A Shields, Carol L Shields, Sara E Lally, Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

Lectures

  • Detection of Retinoblastoma at Risk for Metastasis Using Clinical and Histopathologic Features and Now mRNA 
    Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 4/22/2013
  • Sudden Ocular Pain from Underlying Mass 
    Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia - 9/28/2012

Press Mentions

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    Aura Biosciences Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Business HighlightsNovember 12th, 2024
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    Aura Biosciences Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Business HighlightsNovember 12th, 2024
  • Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye Cancer
    Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye CancerOctober 21st, 2024
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