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Dr. Christopher Shields, MD

Dr. Christopher Shields, MD

Neurosurgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Shields, MD is a neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1966. He is affiliated with Norton Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

210 E Gray St Ste 1105 Louisville, KY 40202
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(812) 941-8191

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shields specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shields' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields

2.3

39 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
26%
26%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
59%
59%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
April Cannon – Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kenneth Smallwood – Aug 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
ConnieMichelle – Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tony Howard – Oct 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debbie Schumacher Brown – Mar 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Claudia Rogers – Mar 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Harrell in Russell Springs, KY – Jun 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nicholasville, KY – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katie R. in Henderson, KY – Dec 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Casey Portaro in Louisville, KY – Jul 19, 2016
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At Norton Healthcare, we believe you - the patient - are the most important person to our practice. As the region's leading health care provider, we are committed to providing comprehensive, quality health care to all those we serve in a manner...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1966
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Neurosurgical Institute of Kentucky210 E Gray St Ste 1105 Louisville, KY 40202
1
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2
Stepworks Recovery Centers LLC2410 Ring Rd Ste 500 Elizabethtown, KY 42701
3

Practice

Norton Neurology Services4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 301 Louisville, KY 40241
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Norton Hospital

    200 E Chestnut St
    Louisville, KY 40202

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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