Dr. Michael D Shepherd M.D.
Family Practitioner
1100 East Third Street Chattanooga TN, 37403About
Dr. Michael Shepherd is a family practitioner practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Shepherd specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Shepherd possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Vascular Disease
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