Dr. Mark D Shepherd M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
670 Crossover Rd Tupelo MS, 38801About
Dr. Mark Shepherd practices Endocrinology in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Shepherd specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Shepherd examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Vascular Disease
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