Robert Shields, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5559
- Desk:
- 216.444.5551
- Fax:
- 216.445.4653
Treatment & Services
- Autonomic Nervous System Testing
- Autonomic Reflex Test
- Electromyography
- Single Fiber EMG
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Autoimmune Polyneuropathy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Brachial Plexus
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
- Dermatomyositis
- Dysautonomia
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Syncope
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His specialty interests include electromyography, neuromuscular disease and autonomic disorders. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology with an added qualification in clinical neurophysiology, and in electrodiagnostic medicine; he is also a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
A Miami native, Dr. Shields graduated in 1970 from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Shields served an internship in straight medicine at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (MetroHealth Medical Center), where he was also a Junior Assistant Resident and Senior Assistant Resident in neurology, and completed his residency in neuropathology in 1978. Dr. Shields was also a Special Fellow in neurology, electromyography, at Cleveland Clinic in 1978 and a Clinical Fellow in muscular dystrophy at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital in 1978-1979.
Dr. Shields has been an investigator in more than 20 research projects. He is the author of several dozen journal articles, has contributed numerous chapters and reviews to various publications and is a frequent presenter at medical conferences around the world.
Dr. Shields is a member of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Library Advisory Committee and has also been active with the Cleveland Medical Library Association and the Cleveland Health Sciences Library, Case Western Reserve University.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1988
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - MetroHealth Medical Center
Muscular Dystrophy
Cleveland,
OH
1979
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Electromyography-VISITING
Cleveland,
OH
1978
Residency - MetroHealth Medical Center
Neurological Surgery
Cleveland,
OH
1978
Residency - MetroHealth Medical Center
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
1977
Internship - MetroHealth Medical Center
Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
1975
Medical Education - University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami,
FL USA
1974
Undergraduate - University of Miami Hospital
Coral Gables,
FL
1970
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Specialty Interests
autonomic disorders, autonomic nervous system diseases and testing, Electromyography, Neuromuscular diseases
Research & Publications
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32 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Explains | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
15 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
I have been seeing Dr Shields for a number of years to treat my mycenia gravis. He has been nothing but supportive and concerned of my progress from the beginning. I have been in remission for a cooke of years now , I get the same care and concern twice a year now. I have nothing but admiration for his care.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr Shields is a wonderful doctor and I always feel he's very attentive and caring regarding my health issues for both myself and my husband.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Shields is a wonderful and caring physician. I feel lucky to have found him and to have him managing my care.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Shields is superb! Tremendous skill, excellent knowledge, superb courtesy, and patient care. I have many many physicians actually over 20 and Dr. Scheels is tops!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Excellent physician with great listening skills and empathy.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Excellent provider.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr Shields is extremely knowledgeable and always very caring
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Shields takes a real interest in the success of his patients. He answered my questions and is always thorough in his testing and prognosis.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
Dr. Shield's is excellent, extremely knowledgeable and skilled, wonderful compassion for his patients.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
Dr. Shields is an amazing doctor. He is so knowledgeable and kind.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
Dr. Shields is so informative and courteous.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023
Dr. Shield is one of, if not the best, doctor I have, and have ever had. Having many health issues, including kidney transplant, heart surgery, in additional to neuromuscular disorders, and many more; I'm seen by over a dozen doctors. Dr. Shield is excellent! He so very skilled in diagnosing, and tracking down the cause of my medical problems, very effective in determining the best treatment. He is diligent, persistent, extremely knowledgeable along with having such a caring, wonderful, compassionate personality.Dr. Shields is the main reason I tell other people to go to the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023
Dr. Robert Shields is an excellent care provider in all aspects, very compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on May 30, 2023
Dr Shields is an excellent neurologist who I have been seeing for the past eight years. He is very knowlegeble in his field. He is very patient and listens very well to any and all my questions.