Clarence Shields's Online Review Report Card

In 1979 I was in a motorcycle accident. The ligaments in my knee weren’t just torn but shattered. The recommendation was to have my knee fused, but I was only 21. They said if I did not have it fused I may not be able to walk or deal with the pain but I took my chances and had it operated on. Dr. Shields was the the surgeon and as I recall there had to be approximately 15 interns watching this surgery. There were definitely some rough times post surgery but not because of Dr. Shields work. It is now 43 years later and I am still walking and working as a plumber. I have had my other knee replaced but the one Dr. Shields worked on is still functioning. I had the procedure done at USC Medical Center and want to thank Dr. shields for everything he did and hopefully some interns learned a lot from that surgery. Thank you Sincerely Randall Blankenship

THE BEST!! Never go anywhere else! Dr Shields takes great care of me.

THE BEST!! Never go anywhere else! Dr Shields takes great care of me.

Dr Clarence Shields was refrd to me by an X Laker.. he did a fantastic job on my Left ACL cadaver in 2008, it's now 2019 and he's just finished orthroscoping my right knee.. Dr Shields did such a great job on left knee,.. it's still solid!! 🥰🥰🥰

Dr Clarence Shields was refrd to me by an X Laker.. he did a fantastic job on my Left ACL cadaver in 2008, its now 2019 and hes just finished orthroscoping my right knee.. Dr Shields did such a great job on left knee,.. its still solid!! 🥰🥰🥰

Dr. Shields has been my doctor for over 20 years. He takes the time to get to know his patients and really listens. He is by far the best doctor I have ever come into contact with. He is innovative and works hard to find the best possible solution to fix the problem. Couldnt ask for a better person or doctor to have in my corner.

Dr. Shields has been my doctor for over 20 years. He takes the time to get to know his patients and really listens. He is by far the best doctor I have ever come into contact with. He is innovative and works hard to find the best possible solution to fix the problem. Couldn't ask for a better person or doctor to have in my corner.

Very thorough in explaining procedure. Patient in answering questions. Knowledgeable about latest treatments.

Very thorough in explaining procedure. Patient in answering questions. Knowledgeable about latest treatments.

Excellent Doctor than listens to my concerns and explains everything in detail.

Excellent Doctor than listens to my concerns and explains everything in detail.

Very considerate of my needs and concerns. He was very professional. Very patient with me and my questions.

Very considerate of my needs and concerns. He was very professional. Very patient with me and my questions.

He is very caring and personable. We has been our familys surgeon multiple times, and we are always pleased with our surgical outcome.

He is very caring and personable. We has been our family's surgeon multiple times, and we are always pleased with our surgical outcome.

I went to see Dr. Shields for my knee that had already been reconstructed once. It had been 10 years since its reconstruction and I took a bad step chasing a fly ball in left field. Damaged my meniscus some more along with the articular cartilege at the end of the femur. Dr. Shields gave it to me straight and said I need to preserve what I have left and not do high impact activities. He did all that could be done and my knee is as good as it can be considering the damage that's within. Dr. Shields has always been accessible to me. He's very friendly, professional, and he exudes extreme competence and intelligence. I have already recommended him to a colleague who can attest to Dr. Shields being an excellent doctor. I will continue to see Dr. Shields for any issue I might have in the future. There might be some rare equals, but none better than him.

I went to see Dr. Shields for my knee that had already been reconstructed once. It had been 10 years since its reconstruction and I took a bad step chasing a fly ball in left field. Damaged my meniscus some more along with the articular cartilege at the end of the femur. Dr. Shields gave it to me straight and said I need to preserve what I have left and not do high impact activities. He did all that could be done and my knee is as good as it can be considering the damage thats within. Dr. Shields has always been accessible to me. Hes very friendly, professional, and he exudes extreme competence and intelligence. I have already recommended him to a colleague who can attest to Dr. Shields being an excellent doctor. I will continue to see Dr. Shields for any issue I might have in the future. There might be some rare equals, but none better than him.

Took my mother here to get her shoulder checked out. Every other doctor we went to wanted to immediately start cutting. Dr. Shields was very thorough and professional. He wanted to make sure that surgery was the last option and gave us other options to pursue meanwhile. He has great warmth and compassion for his patients, which is pretty rare for a doctor these days. The only negative is the hour wait we usually have to deal with when seeing him, despite having an appointment.

Took my mother here to get her shoulder checked out. Every other doctor we went to wanted to immediately start "cutting". Dr. Shields was very thorough and professional. He wanted to make sure that surgery was the last option and gave us other options to pursue meanwhile. He has great warmth and compassion for his patients, which is pretty rare for a doctor these days. The only negative is the hour wait we usually have to deal with when seeing him, despite having an appointment.