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Specialty iconSpecialtiesOphthalmology
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Location iconLocationTacoma, WA
BioiconBio:
With over 40 years of experience, this skilled ophthalmologist combine...
ExperienceiconExperience:
40+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
Spanish, 
English
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
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Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
UW, 
KMC, 
SMMC, 
ABO, 
WSMB
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Extern, 
ABO, 
WA License
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Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
See More
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
UW, 
KMC, 
SMMC, 
ABO, 
WSMB
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Extern, 
ABO, 
WA License
specOverview
Dr. William Kenneth Shields, MD, is a highly skilled ophthalmologist based in Tacoma, Washington, with over 40 years of extensive experience in the field. After earning his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Shields has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive eye care. He is affiliated with Multicare Allenmore Hospital and accepts new patients. Dr....
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Aetna
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Retina and Macula Specialists PS.
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Address:

2914 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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Phone:

(253) 272-9245

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Fax:

(253) 272-9413

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NPI/License numbericonNPI/License number:
1851461404
ExperienceiconExperience:
40+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
Spanish, 
English
Hospital AffiliationsiconHospital Affiliations:
Multicare Allenmore Hospital
SpecialtiesiconSpecialties:
Ophthalmology
General Ophthalmology
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
See More
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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WA State Medical License
Washington State Medical Board2026
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Residency in General Ophthalmology
Kern Medical Center1987
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Externship in Internal Medicine
St Mary Medical Center1984
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Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Medicine1983
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Certificate in Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology