About Dr. Marc D. Shields
Dr. Marc D. Shields, MD, is an ophthalmologist providing medical and surgical eye care in Staunton, Virginia. His professional focus includes general ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery, a subspecialty concerned with the eyelids, tear drainage system, orbit, and surrounding structures of the eye. He has practiced in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley since 2004.
His training allows him to evaluate common vision concerns as well as conditions that may require specialized eyelid or reconstructive procedures. Patients looking for similar eye specialists can browse the Doctiplus ophthalmologist directory.
Focus Areas
- General ophthalmology and eye examinations
- Oculoplastic and eyelid surgery
- Drooping eyelids and ptosis
- Eyelid malposition, including entropion and ectropion
- Blocked tear ducts
- Cataracts and age-related vision changes
- Glaucoma and eye pressure monitoring
- Eye pain and visual disturbances
- Diabetic eye disease
- Orbital and periocular conditions
The National Eye Institute provides patient guidance about cataracts and explains how they can gradually affect vision. Patients can also learn about glaucoma, while MedlinePlus provides information about common eyelid disorders.
Ophthalmology and Patient Care Approach
Ophthalmology covers the diagnosis and medical or surgical treatment of diseases affecting the eyes and vision. Some conditions develop slowly and may be detected during routine examinations, while others cause symptoms such as blurred vision, discomfort, eyelid changes, or loss of visual clarity.
Dr. Shields has additional fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. This area combines ophthalmology with reconstructive techniques for problems involving the eyelids, tissues surrounding the eye, and tear drainage system. His current EyeOne profile specifically lists both oculoplastic surgery and general ophthalmology among his specialties.
His clinical background can therefore support patients who need routine eye assessment as well as those with structural eyelid or orbital conditions requiring surgical evaluation.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Shields completed his undergraduate education at Princeton University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1998, where his practice biography notes that he graduated cum laude.
He completed an internship at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, followed by an Ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He then completed a specialized Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Current professional records list him as board certified in Ophthalmology.
Clinic Information
Dr. Shields sees patients with EyeOne at 1500 Commerce Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401. The practice lists (540) 213-7720 as the Staunton office number. His individual NPI is 1265435226, with Ophthalmology recorded as the primary specialty.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, accepted insurance plans, surgical services, and referral requirements directly with the practice before scheduling.
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