Cynthia L. Shepherd
Expertise in
67
conditions

Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd

Oncology | Hematology
University Cancer And Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 800, 
Athens, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
67
conditions
University Cancer And Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 800, 
Athens, GA 

Overview

Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia.

Dr. Shepherd is highly rated in 67 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Shepherd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

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

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • 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
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • 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 Rd Bldg 800, Athens, GA 30607
Other Locations
University Cancer and Blood Center
3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, Athens, GA 30607

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shepherd 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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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Is Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd is classified as an Distinguished expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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. Cynthia L. Shepherd specialize in?

While Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd accept my insurance?

Dr. Cynthia L. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-353-2990 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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