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Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD
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Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Gainesville, GA.
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Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Gainesville, GA.

About

Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Gainesville, GA and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1998 and completed a residency at Rectors & Visitors, Uva Health Sciences Center.They currently practice at NH Diagnostic Clinic - Nephrology - Gainesville and are affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. Dr. Shepherd has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shepherd received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shepherd is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Vasculitis
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bartter Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Goodpasture's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Pathway HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    BlueChoice Option POS
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 NH Diagnostic Clinic - Nephrology - Gainesville
    1250 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 400, Gainesville, GA 30501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 536-9864
  2. 2 NH Diagnostic Clinic - Highpoint Medical Center - Braselton
    1270 Friendship Rd Ste 100, Braselton, GA 30517
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 228-7900

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
Based on 4 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Dec 21, 2020
I have seen Dr. Shepherd for many years. When she moved to Gainesville, I decided the 100+ mile drive each way was worth it. She's my favorite doctor. Kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. I consider her a friend.
David Decker — Dec 21, 2020
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rectors & Visitors, Uva Health Sciences Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shepherd's profile.

Dr. Shepherd frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Yes, Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE, Gainesville, GA