Overview
Dr. Gary Sheppard earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston and completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and affiliated hospitals. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Sheppard has practiced in southwest Houston since 1993. His clinical interests include hypertension, diabetes and preventive medicine. He has served as chief of staff of Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and chaired the Harris County Medical Society Board of Ethics. Dr. Sheppard believes in prevention through diet and exercise and early treatment to prevent complications, empowering his patients, who are 18 and older, to improve their overall health. He recognizes that all patients are different and approaches them as individuals, making decisions, treatments and recommendations through evidence-based medicine adjusted to individual problems and situations. A resident of southwest Houston, Dr. Sheppard enjoys music (piano and handbells), traveling, theatre, movies, football and basketball.
His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sheppard 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.
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Maro Ohanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ohanian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Preetesh Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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Shreyaskumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gary J. Sheppard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary J. Sheppard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary J. Sheppard by calling their office at 713-777-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gary J. Sheppard a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary J. Sheppard is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Hypertension, 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. Gary J. Sheppard specialize in?
While Dr. Gary J. Sheppard is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Gary J. Sheppard accept my insurance?
Dr. Gary J. Sheppard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-777-3000 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.
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- Experienced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- OsteoporosisDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Sheppard isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.