Cynthia L. Shepherd
Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome

Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd

Oncology | Hematology
Piedmont Healthcare
University Cancer And Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
Athens, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
Piedmont Healthcare
University Cancer And Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
Athens, GA 
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Overview

Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 2004
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008
Specialties
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2011
Hospital Affiliations
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
Stephens County Hospital
St Mary's Hospital
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Friday Health

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Humana
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  • PPO
Kaiser
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University Cancer and Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, Athens, GA 30607
Call: 706-353-2990

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
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706-425-1470
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3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
Athens, GA 
 (0.1 miles away)
706-353-2990
Languages Spoken:
English
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    • Anemia
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    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
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    • Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
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