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Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 79
Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD
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Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.
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Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 79
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience
Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Shepherd graduated from University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine in 1970 and completed a residency at University Ill Hospital.Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Merrillville, IN and has 54 years experience. Dr. Shepherd currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Shepherd has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shepherd received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Shepherd's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shepherd also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shepherd is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Discitis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Bunion Surgery
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Facet Blocks
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blueprint Health
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Merrillville Surgery Center LLC
    101 E 87th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Feb 10, 2017
I had the chance to meet dr. Shepherdo, Very nice dr but since kucharsyk work on my back and didn't know what he is doin. Made me worst
Julie, wise in Hebron, IN — Feb 10, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine
    1970
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Damascus General Hospital
    1971
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ill Hospital
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shepherd's profile.

Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN