Overview
Benjamin Shepard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boaz, Alabama.
Dr. Shepard is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shepard is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
2505 US Highway 431, Boaz, AL 35957
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shepard has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard by calling their office at 256-593-8310. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diverticular Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diverticular Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin A. Shepard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-593-8310 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shepard isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastritisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Shepard isAdvanced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Blood ClotsDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- CellulitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholangitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastroparesisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HepatitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- IndigestionDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- ProctitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Pyogenic Liver AbscessDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Liver Abscess.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Sideroblastic AnemiaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Sideroblastic Anemia.
- Stomach CancerDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Shepard isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.