Dr. James White Shepherd MD
Family Practitioner
253 Pleasant Lake Ave Harwich MA, 02645About
Dr. James Shepherd is a family practitioner practicing in Harwich, MA. 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
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Actinic Keratosis
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Cellulitis
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
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