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Dr. Gordon Shields, MD

Dr. Gordon Shields, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shields has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2000. He is affiliated with DCH Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

302 Merchants Walk Ste 100 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 523-9300

Dr. Shields is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shields specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shields' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields

5.0

14 ratings, 8 with a written review
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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
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Abbey Jones in Northport, AL – Sep 19, 2018
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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
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Pamela B in Al – Dec 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Townsend in Tuscaloosa, AL – Apr 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Northport, AL – Jan 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie Sawyer in Northport, AL – Nov 02, 2016
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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
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Regina E. in Tuscaloosa, AL – Sep 23, 2016
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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
Helpful
Roy Dobbs in Berry, AL – May 24, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
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M,Al in Tuscaloosa, AL – Apr 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shields has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures and Upper Respiratory Conditions....read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Laryngology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Rhinology

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 2000

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • Samford University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Shields is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Alabama Ear Nose & Throat Specialists LLC302 Merchants Walk Ste 100 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • DCH Regional Medical Center

      809 University Blvd E
      Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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