About

Christopher B. Shields, M.D., is board certified in neurological surgery and specializes in neurosurgery and spine surgery. Training: • Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1966) • Fellowship: Neurological Surgery - University of Vermont College of Medicine (1974)

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Expertise

Education

  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 1966

  • University of Vermont College of Medicine

    Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 1974


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.60 out of 5 4.6 of 5 stars — 148 Ratings, 14 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 listened carefully 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider knew important medical history 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
provider showed concern 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
provider spent enough time with you 4.60 out of 5 (4.6)
provider rating 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider explained things clearly 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)
likelihood of recommending this provider 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)
provider included you in decisions 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)
provider showed respect for what you said 4.70 out of 5 (4.7)
provider discussed treatment options 4.50 out of 5 (4.5)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/11/2026

Good experience

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/06/2026

Dr shields is great. He takes time to listen and help with what is going on

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/05/2026

My doctor was very efficient and friendly. He was well informed and discussed my concerns with my fractures and with my falls.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/28/2026

The doctor and I had a lot commas as far as our service and so forth, He set me up for another exam/scan, but I have not had that appointment made yet!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/11/2026

Dr.Shields and Dr. Rocky are the only 2 doctors that I would use .

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/22/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/16/2026

Dr. Shields was very thorough . He had reviewed my MRI and understood the problem I had. He asked me to go through the entire timeline of my spinal Issues and answered all of my questions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/15/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

Finally someone listens, genuinely cares and provides treatment to help with pain. If current treatment not working then next steps.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/12/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/05/2026

Fine

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/20/2026

Dr. Sheilds was very professional and have good bedside manners. He seems to care and listen. He preformed my previous surgery and he did an excellent job. I say after praying he was God sent.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/20/2026

Dr shields is the very best orthopedic surgeon in kentucky. I am very lucky to be in his care.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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