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Dr. Gordon Shields, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 52
Dr. Gordon Shields, MD
5.0 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Dr. Gordon Shields, MD
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Dr. Gordon Shields, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 52
Tuscaloosa, AL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has 24 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shields received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shields is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enlarged Turbinates
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Cervical Vertigo
Enlarged Turbinates
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Cervical Vertigo
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Headache
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Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Pollen Allergy
Postnasal Drip
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Animal Allergies
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Ear Cellulitis
Earwax Buildup
ENT Cancer
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Polyp
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Otosclerosis
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thyroid Cancer
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
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Adenoidectomy
Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
Allergy Shots
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Desensitization
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Neck Mass
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastoidectomy
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Neck Surgery
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin Cancer Removal
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Turbinate Reduction
Uvulectomy
Wound Repair

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Alabama Ear Nose & Throat Specialists LLC
    302 Merchants Walk Ste 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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Sep 19, 2018
I’ve been going here for the last couple of years, and have been completely satisfied. The wait is never long, the staff is courteous, the audiologists are nice and experienced, and Dr. Shields always listens to me and takes his time.
Abbey Jones in Northport, AL — Sep 19, 2018
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Biography
  • Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in Tuscaloosa, AL and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2000. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat, Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat), and more.
Biography
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Laryngology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Rhinology
Otolaryngic Allergy
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gordon Shields, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shields' profile.

Dr. Gordon Shields, MD is affiliated with Dch Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gordon Shields, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dch Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL