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Office
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates
2046 W Main St
Stamford, CT 06902Phone+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 UniversityFellowship, Glaucoma, 2015 - 2016
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
- Flushing Hospital Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
- CT State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- MD State Medical License 2015 - 2017
- 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
- 6 citationsUnilateral foveal hypoplasia in a child with bilateral anterior segment dysgenesisRebecca A. Shields, Kara M. Cavuoto, Craig A. McKeown, Ta C. Chang
Clinical Case Reports. 2015-07-01 - 4 citationsOcular Trauma and Airbag DeploymentRebecca A. Shields, Aleksandra Rachitskaya
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2014-10-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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