Dr. Marc D. Shields

About the Doctor

Dr. Marc D. Shields is an ophthalmologist in Staunton, Virginia, with more than 21 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center (1999–2002). Dr. Shields has subspecialty interests in oculo‑plastic and orbital reconstructive surgery as well as retinal disease. His clinical expertise includes cataract surgery, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He has received a 2/5 patient rating based on 28 reviews. Dr. Shields currently accepts new patients and is affiliated with Augusta Health-Fishersville. He accepts a range of insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

• Over 21 years of experience in ophthalmology

• Subspecialties in oculo‑plastic/orbital surgery and retinal disease

• Expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and macular degeneration

• Accepts new patients and Medicaid

• Affiliated with Augusta Health-Fishersville

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency – University of Virginia Medical Center, Ophthalmology
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Age‑related macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Dry eye syndrome

• Floaters and flashes

• Retinal tears or detachments

• Eyelid conditions (e.g., ptosis, entropion, ectropion) – related to oculo‑plastic subspecialty

• Orbital tumors or fractures

• Conjunctivitis and corneal abrasions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery (including intraocular lens implantation)

• Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy, tube shunts) and laser (SLT, LPI)

• Intravitreal injections (for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy)

• Oculo‑plastic procedures (eyelid repair, blepharoplasty, orbital surgery) – inferred from subspecialty

• Comprehensive dilated eye exams

• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

• Visual field testing

• Corneal topography

• Laser capsulotomy (YAG) after cataract surgery

Services Offered

Dr. Shields provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care for adults, with a focus on cataract, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and oculo‑plastic conditions. He performs thorough ophthalmic examinations to diagnose and manage age‑related and diabetic eye diseases. For cataract patients, he offers modern surgical techniques with lens replacement. For glaucoma, he provides medical therapy, laser procedures, and incisional surgery as needed. He also manages macular degeneration with intravitreal injections and monitoring. In his oculo‑plastic practice, he addresses eyelid malpositions, orbital disorders, and tear duct abnormalities. Dr. Shields coordinates postoperative care and follow‑up with patients. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Comprehensive eye exams and vision testing

• Cataract evaluation and surgery (including premium IOLs)

• Glaucoma diagnosis and management (medical, laser, surgical)

• Intravitreal injections for retinal disease

• Eyelid and orbital surgery (ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, lesion removal)

• Diabetic eye disease screening and treatment

• Pre‑operative and post‑operative surgical care

• Dry eye treatment

• Laser procedures (YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• Humana (HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Medicaid (accepted – via Aetna and United Healthcare plans)

Practice Locations

Address: 1500 Commerce Rd, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: (540) 213-7720

Hospital Affiliations

• Augusta Health-Fishersville – Fishersville, VA