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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

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In person visits

310-665-7200

Fax: 310-641-3978

1-800-233-2771

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4.9

45 Ratings
21 Reviews
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4.9

45 Ratings
21 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
  • Reviews21

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 90045

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 your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Cedars-Sinai location or provider is included in your network.

Insurances

Insurances

  • 3

    • Aetna ACO
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna PPO
  • 3

    • Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
  • 4

    • Anthem Blue Cross ACO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
  • 3

    • Blue Shield California HMO
    • Blue Shield California MAH
    • Blue Shield California PPO
  • 1

    • Cal Optima
  • 2

    • CareMore HMO
    • CareMore MAH
  • 3

    • Cigna ACO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna PPO
  • 1

    • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • 1

    • Gold Coast PPO
  • 3

    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net MAH
    • Health Net PPO
  • 2

    • HealthSmart PPO
    • HealthSmart vWC
  • 1

    • Humana (ChoiceCare) PPO
  • 1

    • Medi-Cal MCD
  • 2

    • Medicare MCR
    • Medicare RR
  • 3

    • Multiplan (Beechstreet) PPO
    • Multiplan (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
    • Multiplan, Inc. PPO
  • 4

    • United Healthcare ACO
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare MAH
    • United Healthcare PPO
    • Aetna ACO
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna PPO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross ACO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
    • Blue Shield California HMO
    • Blue Shield California MAH
    • Blue Shield California PPO

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9
Learn more about ratings

45 Total Ratings

21 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

  • 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

  • 5.0

    I cannot express enough gratitude nor accolades fro Dr. Shields! A consummate professional and pinnacle subject matter orthopedic expert! He is the primary reason as to why I keep returning to Kerlan & Jobe! I ask you to please share my immense gratitude to him! Thank you kindly.

    Reviewed Nov 30, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Shields is an excellent doctor. Very personal and engages in conversation. Takes time to explain any questions asked, as well as explain X-rays and MRI.

    Reviewed Nov 25, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Outstanding.

    Reviewed Nov 23, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    I've never had any issues provided to Dr. Sheilds my issues and he's always has that listening here, and always provide information to my satisfaction, and that's was important to me as a patient.

    Reviewed Sep 28, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Loved Dr Sheilds he was so wonderful

    Reviewed Sep 21, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Shields has been very communicative & reliable with my health concerns.. Im happy

    Reviewed Aug 3, 2022 ago

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