Dr. Peter Shields, MD
Dr. Peter Shields, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as ECMC Health Campus and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. He is accepting new patients.
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3925 Sheridan Dr Buffalo, NY 14226Make an Appointment
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Dr. Shields is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Shields' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields
3.9
| 5 Star | 59% | 59% |
| 4 Star | 18% | 18% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Shields?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shields to family and friends is 3.897436 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Care for people as I would hope to be cared for."Excelsior Orthopaedics believes every patient deserves to receive the finest musculoskeletal care in a compassionate and professional atmosphere. We are dedicated to create...read more
Orthopedic Surgery
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University At Buffalo - State University Of New York
Residency Hospital, 1984Nc Memorial Hosp-u Nc
Internship Hospital, 1980New York State U, School Of Medicine - Buffalo
Medical School, 1979Canisius College, Ba
Undergraduate School, 1975
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
70%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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