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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 46 years of experience
  • Excelsior Orthopaedics 3925 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
  • (716) 250-9999

Brief Intro

Dr. Shields graduated from Canisius College and received a medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, where he also did his residency in orthopedics. His area of specialization is Total Joints.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Kaleida Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo - 1979

Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo - 1979

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Excelsior Orthopaedics
  • 3925 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
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Procedures Performed

  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Knee Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • BEACON HEALTH STRATEGIES
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Independent Health
  • Tricare
  • Humana
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  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
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  • Children's Hospital 22
  • Urology 87
  • Psychiatry 103
  • Geriatrics 82
  • Rehabilitation 38
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  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60