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Christopher B Shields

Christopher B Shields, MD

Spine Surgery

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients

Ages Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Years In Practice

Biography/ Philosophy of Care

Video

Locations

  1. Norton Neuroscience Institute
    • 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
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    • Norton Neuroscience Institute
      • Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro
        • Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery

          Expertise

          Education

          Fletcher Allen Health Care

          Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 1974

          University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

          Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1966

          Board Certifications

          Neurological Surgery

          American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1976

          Insurance

          Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
          Search plans
          • Aetna
          • Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
          • Aetna Medicare Advantage
          • Anthem
          • Anthem Indiana Medicaid(Indiana MCO)
          • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid(Kentucky MCO)
          • Anthem Medi-Blue
          • Anthem Medi-Blue Medicare Advantage(DSNP)
          • Anthem Pathway
          • Anthem Pathway Transition
          • CareSource Indiana
          • CareSource Marketplace
          • Cigna
          • Encore Health Network
          • Humana
          • Humana Community HMO
          • Humana Gold HMO
          • Humana Healthy Horizons
          • Humana Medicaid
          • Indiana Medicaid
          • Kentucky Medicaid
          • Kentucky Workers Comp
          • MD-Wise (Indiana MCO)
          • Medicare
          • MHS (Indiana MCO)
          • MHS Allwell
          • MHS ambetter Indiana
          • Multiplan
          • Optum - VA CCN
          • Optum- URN
          • Passport (Kentucky MCO)
          • Passport Advantage
          • Passport Marketplace
          • Sagamore
          • SIHO (Southern Indiana Health Operations/Organization)
          • SIHO Marketplace (IN Exchange)
          • SIHO One
          • Tricare Healthnet
          • United Healthcare
          • United Healthcare Community MCO
          • United Medicare Advantage
          • Wellcare
          • Wellcare-Ambetter
          • Wellcare-Medicaid
          • Wellcare-Medicare
          • Wellpath INCARCERATED POPULATION

          Reviews

          4.4 of 5 stars

          172 Ratings, 30 Reviews

          The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

          Provider expl in way you understand
          Average provider Provider expl in way you understand rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Provider listen carefully to you
          Average provider Provider listen carefully to you rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Give easy to understand instruction
          Average provider Give easy to understand instruction rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Know important info medical history
          Average provider Know important info medical history rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
          Show respect for what you say
          Average provider Show respect for what you say rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Spend enough time with you
          Average provider Spend enough time with you rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
          Rate provider 0-10
          Average provider Rate provider 0-10 rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/27/2024

            Dr Sheilds is excellent Dr. And his MA [...] is amazing and has an awesome personality she needs a raise because she is that good at her jobs. Kudos to her and Dr. Sheilds

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/15/2024

            I have recommended Dr. Shields to seven customers with bearing back issues. He is the best and most confident person I want dealing with my health issues

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/10/2024

            This was my Initial "New Patient" visit. I was very impressed with Dr. Shields knowledge and expertise. I felt at ease during the office visit.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/8/2024

            If we had known that the waiting room was shared by the immediate care clinic we would have chosen another facility

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/6/2024

            This is my second family. Dr.Shields is very caring, he listens and will try his best to address the problem and try to fix it, if he cannot then he will send me to someone that can. I always get results with Dr Shields!!!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/23/2024

            Dr Shields has ran a lot of tests and X-rays that I need he has helped my body get better over the years and I really appreciate all the help he is giving me

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/19/2024

            At this time and point being my first time seeing Dr. Shield I like him he appears to be a good neurologist.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/4/2024

            Dr Shields and his staff are excellent and professional in every way!

            2 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/28/2023

            The staff and the dr's medical assistants were very friendly and helpful couldn't ask for sweeter ladies.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/26/2023

            Dr. Shields is probably the best doctor I have ever seen. He has never seemed in a hurry and really listens. The whole practice has a feel of happy people that enjoy what they do. Can't praise this doctor and those around him enough. I have seen a lot of doctors this year. None better.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/23/2023

            Listened carefully to my concerns

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/19/2023

            Dr. Shields and his staff are the very best at what they do. Dr. Shields is always very attentive, helpful and kind every time I see him. I always enter his office with a smile on my face, and I leave with a smile on my face. I feel like family there.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/17/2023

            Great office staff

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/14/2023

            I believe that there is no room to perfect the care there they are as good as I've seen in 60 years.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/12/2023

            Everyone is always so nice and friendly, and bend over backwards to help in any way they can.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/9/2023

            Dr. Shields and his staff are exceptional! This was a perfect visit! Everyone was friendly, professional and helpful.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/5/2023

            Dr. Sheilds & this surgery has changed my life! I can actually do daily routine with little to no pain.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/1/2023

            Dr Shields was extremely kind, listened to my story attentively, agreed with my concerns, and developed a non-invasive plan for testing and further diagnosis. Dr Shield's nurse had so much compassion and kindness too!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/23/2023

            Dr. Shields was very professional, answered all questions and concerns, I would highly recommend him.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/16/2023

            Gets to the point

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/13/2023

            Excellent service from making the appointment to leaving the office. Thank you to everyone helping me. It was kind, caring, and brilliant services.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/11/2023

            Medical assistant , Dawn, was exceptional- very helpful & courteous

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/7/2023

            Satisfied

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/17/2023

            Excellent

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/30/2023

            Dr Shilds replaced my Dr who did my surgeries, I really like him. He takes the time to listen to you explain things to you.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/11/2023

            Dr shields answered all my questions everyone we met was very nice friendly and helpful

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/4/2023

            Great place, I felt very good.None

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/29/2023

            He was very informative on how surgery would go.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 6/28/2023

            Dt. Shiekds was very kind and gracious even though I was errantly reffered by my GP.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/25/2023

            Dr. Shield is the most experienced and foremost spine specialist in the region, if not all of KY. He is the best of the best and it is a privilege to be seen by him. His plan of treatment was spot on and effective. My heartfelt thank you, Dr Shields!