Cynthia L Shepherd MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Cynthia Shepherd is an oncologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Shepherd specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Shepherd manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2004
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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