Dr. Elian Michael Shepherd M.D.
Orthopedist
9235 Broadway Merrillville IN, 46410Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Elian Shepherd is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Shepherd specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Shepherd tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1970
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1970
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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