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Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 33
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Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 33
Chicago, IL
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6 years of experience
Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Shepherd graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis - Memphis, TN in 2018 and completed a residency at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 6 years experience. Dr. Shepherd currently practices at Illinois Retina Associates and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Shepherd has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shepherd's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shepherd is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Eye Melanoma
Flashes
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Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Macular Pucker
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Diagnostic Angiography
Eye Test
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Iridectomy
Macular Pucker Surgery
Optical Coherence Tomography
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Rush Office
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 915, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-2117
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Loop Office
    25 E Washington St Ste 301, Chicago, IL 60602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 726-4949
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Lincoln Park Office
    331 W Surf St Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60657
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 871-8444
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Orland Park Office
    16055 108th Ave Ste E, Orland Park, IL 60467
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 364-3240
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Illinois Retina Associates S.C.
    71 W 156th St Ste 400, Harvey, IL 60426
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 596-8710
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis - Memphis, TN
    2018
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rush University Medical Center In Chicago
    2019
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
    2022
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
    2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Shepherd frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Palos Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Emily Shepherd, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL