Dr. Richard Shepherd M.D.
Vascular Surgeon | Vascular Surgery
150 River North Blvd Stephenville TX, 76401About
Dr. Richard Shepherd is a vascular surgeon practicing in Stephenville, TX. Dr. Shepherd specializes in disorders relating to the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Shepherd diagnoses and treats vascular diseases and performs vasular surgeries. Common conditions that a vascular surgeon treats are aneurysms, atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Vascular specialists might also treat trauma, venous ulcers, poor leg circulation, peripheral arterial disease and other vascular-related issues.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1971
Indiana University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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