Jerry Allen Shields, M.D.

A number of years ago, I invited Carol & Jerry to give the "Helen Keller Lecture" at the Annual Symposium of the UAB Department of Ophthalmology. Not only was the material that they covered outstanding but their warmth and humility was clearly felt by the attendees. That visit was very special. There were also a few occasions that I would call Jerry about a perplexing patient. He was always available and provided guidance for some difficult clinical cases. I'd sum up by saying, Jerry was...

Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of a man who had such a meaningful impact on so many people. Our love and gratitude to the Shields family.

Dear Carol and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. The eulogies were beautiful. He was such a pioneer in the field and he has helped so many patients. The entire Jefferson family is thinking about all of you during these hard times.
Rino Seedor

I am so sad to hear about the passing of Dr. Jerry Shields. He was an outstanding individual. In addition to being an incredible and knowledgeable physician, he was warm and kind and compassionate. I find that rare in doctors at his level.
You both cured my cancer of the eyelid. I am so fortunate that my local eye doctor worked with Jerry in England and referred me to to Dr. Jerry Shields
Thinking kind wonderful thoughts

You will be missed by many patients and friends.

Dear Shields family, Jim and I have known and loved Jerry since the 1970s. What a character, but with a kind smile and loving acceptance. When we moved to “the new Wills” we saw a budding romance. How could we 3 Michigan sports fans love a Notre Dame alum as much as Jerry did? What fun to see two superstars join forces and start an amazing dynasty! Your years academically and personally have been a treasure to so many of us! I am confident that Jerry is in God’s loving arms, having been sent...

Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. Joe speaks so highly of his time working with all of you at Will’s Eye and holds Dr Shields in such high esteem. His work touched so many lives, including ours, and the legacy of his kindness and brilliance is so present in all of you.

All our love,
Joe and Jane

Dear Carol & Shields Family,

Nora & I would like you to know that our hearts and prayers are with you, Carol, and the whole family.

Jerry was a dear friend. One of the giants in Ophthalmology & Ocular Oncology and certainly a role model for the generations that you both helped, supported and trained throughout all these years.

With our deepest affection,
Nora & Miguel Burnier