Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 37 years experience. They graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987 and completed a residency at Bapt Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shepherd received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shepherd also speaks French, Italian and Spanish. Dr. Shepherd accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Alabama Geriatric Specialists Inc.
1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35209
Directions (205) 930-2950
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800 Lakeshore Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35209
Directions (205) 726-2835
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5915 Chalkville Mountain Rd Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35235
Directions (205) 547-3920
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4600 HIGHWAY 280, Birmingham, AL 35242
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Sep 24, 2022

My husband and myself just went the other day and we both thought he was very good. The staff was very competent. The wait was indeed long because he doesn’t rush your appointment. So take a book or go through your emails

Carolyn P — Sep 24, 2022

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Internal Medicine

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Education

Medical Education

University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham
1987

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Bapt Medical Center
1988

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Bapt Medical Center
1990

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Dr. Shepherd in specializes in Internal Medicine. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shepherd's office is located at 1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 100 Birmingham, AL 35209. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Shepherd provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center.

Does Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD has a star rating of 3.4/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

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Grandview Medical Center
3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

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