Eric D. Shirley, MD - Pediatric Orthopedics

Eric D. Shirley, MD - Pediatric Orthopedics
Eric D. Shirley, MD
Orthopedics
(850) 505-4700
Primary Office
Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola
Nemours Children's Health, Pensacola
8331 N. Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32514
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Appointment:
(850) 505-4700
Other Offices
Nemours Children's Health, Southeast Pensacola
Nemours Children's Health, Southeast Pensacola
5153 9th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504
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Appointment:
(850) 505-4700
Get to Know Me
I grew up in Maryland, staying busy with sports and working on a farm. I’m fellowship-trained in pediatric orthopedics and board-certified in orthopedic sports medicine. I also received extensive training in spine deformity at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Why I Treat Children
My family is filled with teachers, principals and a school nurse, so I always thought I would decide on something similar. In college, I volunteered with kids and discovered that I could communicate very easily with them. It’s one reason I chose a pediatric specialty. I enjoy interacting with my patients and helping them achieve their goals.
What I'm Passionate About
I grew up participating in travel soccer, wrestling and distance running. Eventually, my focus became wrestling and I even competed at the college level, so I understand the impact that sports can have on a person’s life and the importance of orthopedic care for young athletes. I have a special interest in children with spinal deformity, developmental hip dysplasia, skeletal dysplasia and neuromuscular disorders.
How I Try to Make A Difference
I understand the stressful impact that orthopedic conditions can have on patients and families. So I make every effort to listen, get to know families, and educate patients and families about conditions and injuries. This process allows us to work together to make the best medical decisions.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2006
Internship
General Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2001
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2005
Medical/Dental School
M.D. - Dartmouth Medical School, 1999
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
Insurance Accepted
Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
Alabama Medicaid/Patient First
Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
Cigna PPO/EPO/HMO/POS/OPEN ACCESS
Community Care Plan Medicaid
Employers Health Network PPO
Evolutions Healthcare
First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
Florida Community Care
Florida Medicaid
Florida Medicare
HealthSmart Health Plans PPO
HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
Molina Healthcare Medicaid
Multiplan PPO
Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
Star Healthcare Network
Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
Three Rivers Provider Network
Tricare/Humana Military Health Services/CHAMPVA
Truli For Health Pensacola Florida
United Healthcare Commercial Products
United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
Foot and Ankle Conditions
Fracture Management
Hand and Wrist Conditions
Hip Conditions
Knee Conditions
Scoliosis
Skeletal Dysplasia
Spinal Deformities
Sports Medicine
Medical Interests
Developmental hip dysplasia
Neuromuscular disorders
Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine
Pediatric fractures
Scoliosis and spinal deformity
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