Dr. John Shields

Q: Where is Dr. John Shields located?

Dr. John Shields is based in Advance, NC. They are currently affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Q: What is Dr. John Shields's specialty?

Dr. John Shields specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Orthopaedic Surgeon Associate Professor Adult Reconstruction.

Q: Where does Dr. John Shields currently work?

Dr. John Shields currently works at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. They have been there for 14 years.

Q: What is Dr. John Shields's educational background?

Dr. John Shields attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Q: How do I contact Dr. John Shields for recruiting?

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Q: What is the average salary for a Surgeon in NC?

Surgeons in NC typically earn $357,000 to $752,000 annually, with a median of $522,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Associate Professor Adult Reconstruction

Surgeon Advance, NC Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

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Overview

Level

Staff

Tenure

14 years at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Connections

501

Position in HealthTal Database

22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. John Shields is one of them.
506 Surgeons are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
690 contacts at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical Surgeon compensation in NC: $357,000 – $752,000 (median $522,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of Surgeons in NC: Orthocarolina (19), Novant Health (15), Atrium Health (15).
5% of Surgeons in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
75% of Surgeons in NC have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed May 2026.

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Education

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident

2011

University of Virginia School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

2006

The College of William and Mary

2002

About Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$100M to <$1B

Website

wakehealth.edu

Office Location

S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC

Professional Overview

Dr. John Shields is a Orthopaedic Surgeon Associate Professor Adult Reconstruction, currently affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, based in Advance, NC. As a surgeon, Dr. Shields contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Advance, NC. They have been with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist for 14 years. Dr. Shields holds academic credentials, including Orthopaedic Surgery Resident and Doctor of Medicine (MD), from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and University of Virginia School of Medicine. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Advance, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. John Shields located?

Dr. John Shields is based in Advance, NC. They are currently affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

What is Dr. John Shields's specialty?

Dr. John Shields specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Orthopaedic Surgeon Associate Professor Adult Reconstruction.

Where does Dr. John Shields currently work?

Dr. John Shields currently works at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. They have been there for 14 years.

What is Dr. John Shields's educational background?

Dr. John Shields attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and University of Virginia School of Medicine.

How do I contact Dr. John Shields for recruiting?

HealthTal provides verified direct email address and phone number for Dr. John Shields. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.

How do I recruit a Surgeon?

Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Surgeon in NC?

Surgeons in NC typically earn $357,000 to $752,000 annually, with a median of $522,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.