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Rebecca Shields, MD, Ophthalmology, Stamford, CT

RebeccaAnnShieldsMD

Ophthalmology Stamford, CT

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Glaucoma/Anterior segment/Cataract specialist

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  • Office

    Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
    2046 W Main St
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Phone+1 203-869-3082

Summary

  • Rebecca Shields, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Stamford, CT, with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, and glaucoma-related conditions. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and a glaucoma fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Shields is currently an attending physician at Greenwich Ophthalmology Association, having previously served at Fromer Eye Centers from 2016 to 2022. Her expertise encompasses glaucoma and related disorders, cataracts, anterior segment disease, pediatric glaucoma, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She has published on topics such as anterior segment dysgenesis and ocular trauma in reputable journals. An inductee of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, she demonstrates a commitment to both clinical practice and academic contributions.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Glaucoma, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    Flushing Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License Active through 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish