Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Dr. James C. Sheppard

Internal Medicine
Medical Associates Plus
315 Fluker Street, 
Thomson, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Advanced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Medical Associates Plus
315 Fluker Street, 
Thomson, GA 
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Overview

James Sheppard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thomson, Georgia. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Medical Associates Plus
315 Fluker Street, Thomson, GA 30824
Call: 706-595-1090
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