Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumors
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Spine Conditions
- General neurosurgery
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Implantation of deep brain stimulation devices
- Treatment of tumors in the brain/spinal cord
- Movement and mood disorders
Procedures Performed
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Brain Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Functional Neurosurgery Procedures
Education & Training
Fellowship
Functional Neurosurgery FellowshipMassachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Residency
Neurosurgery ResidencyUCLA
Medical Degree
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Meet the Care Team
About
Dr. Donald Shields
Advanced Brain & Spine Surgery Specialist
General Neurosurgery | Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery | Deep Brain Stimulation
A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Dr. Shields received a degree in science from Wofford College. He went on to complete his Doctor of Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. Dr. Shields also received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Dr. Shields underwent neurosurgery internship and residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a subsequent postdoctoral fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a Board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Shields has developed both clinical and research interests at academic medical centers with ongoing research collaborations with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
“Dr. Shields was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive throughout my treatment. He took the time to explain every detail clearly and made me feel confident in my care from start to finish.”
Patient Reviews
What Patients Say About Dr. Donald Shields
“Dr Shields has operated on my back to relieve the terrible pain I had in my calves. I am now pain free. Neither my legs nor my back have ANY pain. I am so thankful for his excellent surgical skills and caring follow up.”
Juliana Roy
Google Review
