Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Christopher B Shields
Years In Practice
44
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
Training:
• Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine - University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine (1966)
• Fellowship: Neurological Surgery - University of Vermont College of Medicine (1974)
Video
Locations
- Norton Neuroscience Institute
- 157 Towne Drive, Suite 102, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Get Directions
- Phone: 502-583-1697
- Fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute - Neurosurgery
- 210 East Gray Street, Suite 1105, Louisville, KY 40202
- Get Directions
- Phone: 502-583-1697
- Fax: 502-583-2120
- Norton Neuroscience Institute Neurology
- 4915 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40241
- Get Directions
- Phone: 502-394-6460
- Fax: 502-394-6465
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, 1974
- Medical Education: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1966
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1976
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana 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)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- 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
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
169 ratings, 31 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2026
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 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Finally someone listens, genuinely cares and provides treatment to help with pain. If current treatment not working then next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2026
Fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr shields is the very best orthopedic surgeon in kentucky. I am very lucky to be in his care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
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 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Trinity Gilmore ARNP and Dr. Christopher Shields are both awesome and very knowledgeable about their disciplines
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2026
He seemed concerned about my problems. AlsoOffered advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Very courteous and professional especially Elissa Stein very informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Shields is very well spoken and easy to understand. Makes you feel at ease and valued.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Shields is an exceptional provider. Wonderful combination of knowledge, application, and excellent rapport with patients and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr. Shields and everyone at Norton are top notch professionals.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Shields was very nice , and seemed to be knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
First time visiting this facility and everyone was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
From the time I walked in the door to the time I left everyone in there was very helpful knew what they were talking about and could explain it so I understood it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Shields was very thorough and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Very thorough. Asked questions I had not been asked before regarding my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Very helful staff, professionalism was on display during vist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Excellent physician. I recommend Dr Shields to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Very prompt visit by Dr Shields. Friendly, neat staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Nortons is the Best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
He's the best!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
I was taken back to the exam room right away. And I'm not sure how long I had to wait to see the dr, but it wasn't too long. Everyone was so friendly and really put me at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Clear information
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Wish he had of explained things better to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Shields and his staff are absolutely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
He was great listened to what I was experiencing and gave me guidance and steps to take next
