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Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 65
Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 65
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Shepherd graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987 and completed a residency at Bapt Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an Internist in Birmingham, AL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shepherd's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shepherd also speaks French, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Shepherd accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Where Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Alabama Geriatric Specialists Inc.
    1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-2950
  2. 2 Medhelp 280
    4600 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 408-1231
  3. 3 Samford University
    800 Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 726-2835

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Meet Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Italian
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center and UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1987
Medical Education
Internship
  • Bapt Medical Center
    1988
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Bapt Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD Practices

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

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