Dr. Robert Shields, DPM
Dr. Robert Shields, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Covington, KY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Elizabeth Florence Hospital and St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Wound Care - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
1500 James Simpson Jr Way Covington, KY 41011Make an Appointment
Dr. Shields is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry
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Dr. Shields' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shields
4.3
| 5 Star | 75% | 75% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 17% | 17% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Shields?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shields to family and friends is 4.25 out of 5
About Me
biography
Robert Shields, DPM, is a graduate of the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a three-year surgical residency at The Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati-Mercy Health where he served as chief resident.As a...read more
Podiatry
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Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine
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Locations
Wound Care - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Podiatry - Crittenden - St. Elizabeth Physicians
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- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Podiatry - Florence Turfway - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Podiatry - Southgate - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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