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Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Clarence L. Shields, MD
Clarence L. Shields, MD

Accepting New Patients

Clarence L. Shields, MD

Surgery - Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX

6801 Park Terrace Dr #400

Los Angeles, CA

From You

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In person visits

310-665-7200

Fax: 310-641-3978

1-800-233-2771

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4.9

55 Ratings
28 Reviews
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4.9

55 Ratings
28 Reviews

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX

6801 Park Terrace Dr #400

Los Angeles, CA

From You

Scheduling

In person visits

310-665-7200

Fax: 310-641-3978

1-800-233-2771

Schedule a Callback
  • About Provider
  • Locations1
  • Experience
  • Insurances
  • Reviews28

Languages

  • English,

Gender

Male

Experience

57 Years

Locations

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX

33.977652 -118.393305
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Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute - Howard Hughes Center/LAX

6801 Park Terrace Dr #400

Los Angeles, CA

From You

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310-665-7200

Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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When you arrive

  • We offer partial parking validation. Enter parking structure from Park Terrace Drive. Temporary drop off or pick up for patient at building main entrance. Call 310-665-7200.
310-665-7200

Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
When you arrive
  • We offer partial parking validation. Enter parking structure from Park Terrace Drive. Temporary drop off or pick up for patient at building main entrance. Call 310-665-7200.

Experience

Specialties

Area in which a healthcare provider is highly trained and often board certified.

2

  • Surgery - Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery - Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine

Programs

Cedars-Sinai clinical programs this provider is part of:

2

  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine

Titles

  • Founder and Director, Team HEAL

Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery

    Residency - Completed 1973

  • University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- General Surgery

    Internship - Completed 1967

  • Creighton University School of Medicine

    Medical School - Completed 1966

Achievements

  • 1

    Board Certifications

  • 25

    Awards and Honors

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedics

    American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Awards and Honors

  • Member- American College of Sports Medicine
  • International Arthroscopy Association
  • Member- International Society of the Knee
  • National Football League Physicians Society
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Member- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Member- Herodicus Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • California Orthopaedic Association
  • Member- Los Angeles County Medical Association
  • Member- Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Super Doctor, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Member- Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
  • Los Angeles County Medical Association
  • Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
  • Member- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Member- National Football League Physicians Society
  • Member- California Orthopaedic Association
  • Herodicus Society
  • International Society of the Knee
  • Member- International Arthroscopy Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedics

    American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Awards and Honors

  • Member- American College of Sports Medicine
  • International Arthroscopy Association
  • Member- International Society of the Knee
  • National Football League Physicians Society
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Member- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Member- Herodicus Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • California Orthopaedic Association
  • Member- Los Angeles County Medical Association
  • Member- Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Super Doctor, Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Member- Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
  • Los Angeles County Medical Association
  • Pan-Pacific Surgical Association
  • Member- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Member- National Football League Physicians Society
  • Member- California Orthopaedic Association
  • Herodicus Society
  • International Society of the Knee
  • Member- International Arthroscopy Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Insurances

Before scheduling, we recommend checking with your insurance plan to see if an authorization is required to see this doctor. Primary Care Physicians (adult and pediatrics) do not require prior approval.

Insurances

Insurances

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9
Learn more about ratings

55 Total Ratings

28 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields is an excellent provider!

    Reviewed Nov 15, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Clarence Shields is absolutely "The Best" Blessed to have him as my physician!

    Reviewed Nov 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Better than very good

    Reviewed Oct 25, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    For many years now, I have been going going to doctor shields. He has been an exceptional good doctor And I have and will continue to recommend your facility to loved ones and friends.

    Reviewed Oct 25, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields is an excellent physician, listens to your concerns and discusses options to solve them.

    Reviewed Sep 28, 2023 ago

  • 4.8

    I have sent five clients to Dr Shields already they love him

    Reviewed Sep 20, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Everything was so great. Everyone was friendly, helpful. Dr. Shields was kind and helpful. I felt so secure knowing that I would be taken care of. Thank you!

    Reviewed Sep 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Was very thorough, compassionate and spent a good deal of time with us.

    Reviewed Sep 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is an excellent physician: very professional, very knowledgeable and very caring for his patients.

    Reviewed Sep 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Clarence L Shields Jr is the best !

    Reviewed Aug 23, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is great & should be modeled for ideal Doctor experiences

    Reviewed Jul 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is an incredible doctor, with very good patient skills and great expertise. He is an 11 out of 10! I would definitely recommend him.

    Reviewed Jun 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I have been a patient of Der. Shields for over 30 years, through multiple surgeries. He is simply terrific on every level.

    Reviewed Jun 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields is excellent!!!

    Reviewed May 31, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is exceptional! He was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, he explained everything, and he attentively listened to and addressed my questions and concerns. Quite impressive.

    Reviewed May 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is great and still knows what causes issues in the body.

    Reviewed Apr 24, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I love Dr Shields, I appreciate his gentle, but firm decisions when it comes to caring for my injuries & He's genuine, He wasnts the healthiest care for his patients.. I was refrd to him but my old friend Magic Johnson NBA In 2008 & I've refd 6 patients since then.

    Reviewed Apr 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The doctor was helpful and very knowledgeable

    Reviewed Apr 5, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I have refrrd Dr Shields to 6 of my family & friends, he's always pleasant & a great listener to my medical concerns

    Reviewed Mar 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Amazing patient experience every visit

    Reviewed Mar 22, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Will fwd some friends to him

    Reviewed Mar 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields is the best at all of this. I feel heard and cared about. Wish there were more doctors like him.

    Reviewed Feb 27, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent physician

    Reviewed Feb 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shield is outstanding

    Reviewed Feb 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields is experienced, professional and kind. Excellent doctor.

    Reviewed Jan 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    He explained everything thoroughly and clearly. Extremely knowledgeable provider, I highly recommend.

    Reviewed Jan 25, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very concern and caring.

    Reviewed Jan 4, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent care

    Reviewed Dec 21, 2022 ago

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