Dr. Aaron Shiels, M.D. joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2004, and currently serves as Managing Partner. He is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis where he also completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship. As a Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Shiels received specialized training in diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP.
Dr. Aaron Shiels, M.D. joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2004, and currently serves as Managing Partner. He is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis where he also completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship. As a Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Shiels received specialized training in diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP.
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Dr. Shield is the man.
Nov-2024
Great visit. We spent considerable time reviewing my complex health history as a 13 year survivor of colon cancer, and developed a plan to improve long term health impacts of the treatment that saved my life. Thank you!
Nov-2024
He is very caring.
Sep-2024
Professional, great communicator, organized, helpful
Sep-2024
Very nice and explained everything ahead of time
Sep-2024
Very professional
Sep-2024
I was translating for my mom and Dr. Shiels was really patient and very nice!! Dr. Shiels was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. They let me stay with my mom as long as I could to translate and so she can feel comfortable. Overall a good doctor and a good staff.
Sep-2024
Thorough and I am pleased with the visit. Thank you
Sep-2024
This Dr is amazing so personal and understanding he did a great job this morning has always has. I’ve had him as a doctor for a while.
Sep-2024
Very friendly. Procedure went well. Sstaff and everyone are very nice
Sep-2024
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Rockford Gastroenterology Associates
401 Roxbury Road Rockford, IL 61107
Dr. Aaron Shiels, M.D. joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2004, and currently serves as Managing Partner. He is a board-certified Gastroenterologist. Dr. Shiels received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis where he also completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship. As a Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Shiels received specialized training in diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, including diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP. He participated in research projects studying biliary complications after liver transplant surgery and complications following bariatric surgery for morbid obesity.
At the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Dr. Shiels holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, is the Director of the Gastroenterology Curriculum, and serves on the Medical Executive Committee. He has received numerous teaching awards from the medical school, including the Golden Apple.
Dr. Shiels advocates for our GI patients on a national level, serving on the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Health and Public Policy Committee and participating in regular visits to senators and representatives offices on Capitol Hill. He is also a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and American College of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Shiels maintains an interest in pancreatic disease, biliary disease, and liver disease including treatment of hepatitis C and has presented on hepatitis C at local and regional meetings. His hobbies include golf, running, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Shield is the man.
Great visit. We spent considerable time reviewing my complex health history as a 13 year survivor of colon cancer, and developed a plan to improve long term health impacts of the treatment that saved my life. Thank you!
He is very caring.
Professional, great communicator, organized, helpful
Very nice and explained everything ahead of time
Very professional
I was translating for my mom and Dr. Shiels was really patient and very nice!! Dr. Shiels was not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and concerns. They let me stay with my mom as long as I could to translate and so she can feel comfortable. Overall a good doctor and a good staff.
Thorough and I am pleased with the visit. Thank you
This Dr is amazing so personal and understanding he did a great job this morning has always has. I’ve had him as a doctor for a while.
Very friendly. Procedure went well. Sstaff and everyone are very nice