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Dr. James Sheppard, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Dr. James Sheppard, MD
4.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. James Sheppard, MD is an Internist in Thomson, GA.
Dr. James Sheppard, MD
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Dr. James Sheppard, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Thomson, GA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Sheppard, MD is an Internist in Thomson, GA.

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Dr. Sheppard graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1998 and completed a residency at Med College Of Ga School Of Med.Dr. James Sheppard, MD is an Internist in Thomson, GA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Sheppard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Hospital, Piedmont Augusta and Piedmont McDuffie. Dr. Sheppard has experience treating conditions like Secondary Hypertension and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sheppard received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sheppard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sheppard is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Immunization Administration
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Immunization Administration
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Limb Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Urinary Incontinence
Wellness Examination
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Ingrown Nail
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever-Induced Seizure
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Scurvy
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syncope
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Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Allergy Shots
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Breath Testing
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia or Depression Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Gonorrhea Screening
Hearing Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Immunization
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Injection
Liver Function Test
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Osteoporosis Screening
Pap Smear
Physical Examination
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Spirometry
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Urinalysis
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • BlueChoice-GA POS
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Family Care Group of Thomson Inc.
    315 Fluker St, Thomson, GA 30824
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 12:00

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4.6
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Dec 22, 2018
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med College Of Ga School Of Med
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Sheppard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sheppard's profile.

Dr. Sheppard frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Hypertension and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Sheppard, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Hospital, Piedmont Augusta and Piedmont McDuffie.

Yes, Dr. James Sheppard, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Hospital

    1067 Peachtree St, Louisville, GA

  • Piedmont Augusta

    1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA

  • Piedmont McDuffie

    2460 Washington Rd, Thomson, GA