Overview
Joanna Shepherd is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Columbia, Tennessee. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Opioid Use Disorder, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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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. Joanna M. Shepherd
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd by calling their office at 931-380-4072. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Joanna M. Shepherd specialize in?
While Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Opioid Use Disorder, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd accept my insurance?
Dr. Joanna M. Shepherd accepts most major insurance plans, including Kaiser Permanente and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 931-380-4072 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
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- ApoplexyDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Shepherd isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.