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Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Grandview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 100 Birmingham, AL 35209
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shepherd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shepherd

3.5

37 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wide Awake Boomer – Aug 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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A.B.G. – May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Carolyn P – Sep 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Connie Buffkin – Sep 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nursetracie – Jun 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terri – Apr 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Joe – Jun 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Willetta Jackson in MS – Apr 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Karen in Birmingham, AL – Jan 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Birmingham, AL – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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John Kopp in Alabaster, AL – Jan 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sheryl Roberts in Birmingham Alabama – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sick in Bham in Birmingham AL – Sep 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Woodstock, Alabama – Jul 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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C. West in Alabaster, AL – Jul 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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S Jackson in Birmingham, AL – May 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alex F in Helena, AL – Mar 03, 2016
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Dr. Joseph Shepherd, MD is an internist in Birmingham, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Bapt Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Bapt Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Al School Of Med|university Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1987
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Alabama Geriatric Specialists Inc.1 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 100 Birmingham, AL 35209
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Practice

Medhelp 2804600 Highway 280 Birmingham, AL 35242
2

Practice

Samford Univ. Health Services800 Lakeshore Dr Birmingham, AL 35229
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Office5915 Chalkville Mountain Rd Ste 110 Birmingham, AL 35235
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy
    Birmingham, AL 35243

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW
    Huntsville, AL 35801

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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