What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
4.48
Bedside manner
4.85
“Dr Shields and the team at TD 14th Street were super helpful in helping me get a custom Orthotic w/ Brace PA approved from my insurance. Ty!”
JBLess than 1 month ago
“Dr Shields is great. He has a terrific bedside manner and explains everything he’s doing. Would recommend him without question!”
Martin A.March 19, 2026
About Dr. John Shields
Dr. John Shields received his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a three year surgical residency at NYU Langone Health, where he served as chief resident, published research in peer-reviewed journals, and trained under leading experts in foot and ankle surgery. As a result of his training, Dr. Shields is well-versed and highly skilled in the treatment of areas including, but not limited to, correction of forefoot and rearfoot deformities, tendinopathy management, limb salvage, diabetic wound care, nail and skin pathology, and sports medicine.
Dr. Shields’ approach to podiatric medicine is to bring clarity to the problems his patients face by providing them with information and explanations that allow them to be active participants in their care. Using comprehensive examinations, testing, and imaging technology to understand an injury or pathology is part of any doctor’s job, but Dr. Shields’ places significant emphasis on genuine doctor-patient communication to remove the anxiety and uncertainty from the patient experience. He approaches each day with the goal of having his patients leave the clinic feeling at-ease, empowered, and confident in their treatment.
In his free time, Dr. Shields enjoys cooking, and is an avid weightlifter and sneaker collector. He is confident in his footwear knowledge and welcomes consultations from patients for guidance in shoe gear choices for athletic activities, casual use, or pathology-specific needs.
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Practice names
Education and training
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1962066282
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.48
Bedside manner
4.85
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413 reviews
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Long wait time for a morning appointment. Office claimed they were triple booked. Would not return if time-crunched.
October 17, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Shields is professional and caring!
He is patient and listens to you!
Less than 3 months agoER
Don't hesitate to book. Great staff; caring and attentive doctor who will take the time to answer any of your questions.
October 12, 2023Jason C.Verified patient
Dr John is very professional. He knows how to treat my ankle and give best recommendations
June 30, 2025Nan Thet Ngon P.Verified patient
Dr Shields was a great communicator. Walked me through his thought process for diagnosis and treatment. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoBrandon R.Verified patient
It was good he recommend what is need and take care of any foot problems
November 20, 2025Travis G.Verified patient
The doctor was very straightforward. An also talked about preventive measures.
Which I was very pleased with
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Everyone was polite, friendly and professional. Doctor was amazing and right on point.
June 2, 2025Tyrese H.Verified patient
First time in the offfice!
I was suprised of the cleanliness, friendy staff and friendly doctor as well.
June 24, 2024Csaba G.Verified patient
The front desk is the first representation of the office - when it is hostile, indifferent and rude nobody wants that
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Easy doctor to speak to and he takes time to give accurate information and to solve a problem instead of making it ??
October 24, 2022Christopher L.Verified patient
Was able to clearly explain what was going on and knew exactly how to treat it. I feel so much better already.
September 27, 2023Danielle V.Verified patient
Doctor was very knowledgeable but was throwing out a lot of medical terminology that I had to ask for clarification
November 1, 2022Barbara H.Verified patient
I would recommend Dr . Shields to friends . Paying attention , listening, knowledge, and good communication skilss
July 30, 2022Edward K.Verified patient
Great doctor, informative, no rush answered all my questions, cool personality. same taste in music too.
September 4, 2023Jerry C.Verified patient
Wait time was incredibly long and doctor started giving me his opinion without even looking at my foot yet.
December 8, 2022Initials hidden
by far the best experience !! wonderful people ! super clean office !!!
June 9, 2025KATHERINE M.Verified patient
Great service. The doctor was knowledgeable and easy going. Professional atmosphere of young professionals
August 24, 2022Nina MVerified patient
The appointment made in zocdoc wasn’t registered with the doctors correct schedule.
November 21, 2024Initials hidden
Staff is super nice. Dr. Shields was very attentive answered all my questions. would highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoLV
The visit was very quick. The doctor was very helpful and informative. I look forward to coming back
More than 1 year agoTL
Overall quick efficient and positive treatment. I would highly recommend.
January 23, 2025Milan P.Verified patient
Dr. Shields was very knowledgeable and helpful. Really pleased with the appointment.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
It was good and easy and that nothing was wrong with my foot and just to wait.
September 8, 2024Alma V.Verified patient
I was very impressed and satisfied with Dr. Shields knowledge and patience regarding my issues.
More than 1 year agoBK
Dr. Shields is a great Doctor with a nice sense of humor.
July 12, 2025Rob L.Verified patient
Excellent attention and very professional . I wish all doctors were like this
July 18, 2024Initials hidden
Dr. Shields was fantastic! Office super clean and staff super friendly & accommodating.
More than 1 year agoDP
Friendly, very knowledgable, was very detailed in what he thought was going on.
October 27, 2023Morry C.Verified patient
Dr. Shields is a kind and patient Doctor. I highly recommend him.
July 22, 2024Carmen V.Verified patient
Walked in and was seen immediately for my foot injury. The team was very helpful.
More than 1 year agoET
Dr Shields is extremely knowledgeable and explained my situation very well.
August 6, 2023Michelle B.Verified patient
Awesome Doctor! Come make an appointment with him if you have any foot problems!
More than 1 year agoEB
Straight to the point! Great explanations of the problem and solutions
September 9, 2023Aletheia J.Verified patient
Knowledgeable, good listener and communicator…nothing else required.
November 24, 2023Milton M.Verified patient
Explained everything in clear and concise detail.
September 11, 2023Cynthia M.Verified patient
John is great, only good things to say about Dr. Shields
July 23, 2022Luke H.Verified patient
STAFF WAS FRIENDLY, POLITE, PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS
More than 1 year agoLR
Dr Shields and the team at TD 14th Street were super helpful in helping me get a custom Orthotic w/ Brace PA approved from my insurance. Ty!
Less than 1 month agoJB
I wouldn't recommend him to anybody I know. I came to get an ingrown removed, there was an hour wait and I can't say he was the kindest or most apologetic. He did a great job with the toe itself, which I'm happy to report, but the wait was unacceptable and after he numbed my toe, he left for another 20 minutes. I expressed that the toe wasn't fully numb when he began the removal process, to which he said "We're almost done. Might as well just keep going." Wasn't a big fan of that. But he did what he needed to do and I had no complications afterwards.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hidden
Dr Shields is great. He has a terrific bedside manner and explains everything he’s doing. Would recommend him without question!
March 19, 2026Martin A.Verified patient
He was very patient and had nice bedside manner. That being said, he was confident in saying my toe pain was due to Paronychia (an infection) and was quick to prescribe oral antibiotics, saying it was necessary for me to have relief. There was no pus or blistering. I was hesitant to go on an oral antibiotic. Turns out it ended up being perniosis which is just a reaction to the cold, and it resolved on its own!
March 10, 2026Michelle W.Verified patient
Excellent experience with doctor Shields. He’s a very friendly, nice and intelligent doctor, He’s a great listener and explains diagnose, and treatment plans.
My primary doctor referred me to another podiatrist and I refused, I waited for two weeks for my referral to see Dr Shields. It was worth waiting.
Thank you
January 9, 2026Daisy R.Verified patient
I needed to get an appointment before leaving for vacation and I was happy I could see Dr. Shields the next day. He saw me on time and explained everything he was doing. Great bedside manner. Would definitely see him again.
December 29, 2025Martin A.Verified patient
He knows what he is doing. I recommend.
December 25, 2025Initials hidden
Everything was great
November 7, 2025Agustin P.Verified patient
Had a good experience. Will be returning.
November 7, 2025Initials hidden
He knows how to treat black people skin
October 17, 2025Sean S.Verified patient
I had a wonderful visit- Dr. Shields was top notch- he really listened and took time to explain the diagnosis and treatment options. I'm glad to have found a great podiatrist in the neighborhood! Highly recommend.
September 27, 2025Michael I.Verified patient
I would recommend coming to TD Podiatry because Dr. Shields was very knowledgeable about my daughter’s injury. He was very patient and he explained things very detailed. The stuff was amazing and the office was very clean.
September 6, 2025Aubrey M.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. John Shields work with?
Dr. John Shields works with TD PODIATRY PC.
Where is Dr. John Shields's office located?
Dr. John Shields has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Shields's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Shields?
Dr. John Shields frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Podiatric Care, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Shields on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Shields speak?
Dr. John Shields speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Shields in reviews?
413 patients have reviewed Dr. John Shields. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.48/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.