Dr. William Macon Sheppard MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
2060 Limestone Road Suite 203 Wilmington DE, 19808About
Dr. William Sheppard is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Sheppard specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1997
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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