Dr. John David Shepherd MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
293 Olmsted Blvd Suite 7 Pinehurst NC, 28374About
Dr. John Shepherd is a nephrologist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Shepherd specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shepherd most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ- Coll Of Med- Baguio City- Benguet- Philippines 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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