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Dr. William Shepard, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Dr. William Shepard, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. William Shepard, MD is a General Surgeon in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
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Dr. William Shepard, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. William Shepard, MD is a General Surgeon in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

About

Dr. Shepard graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 2012 and completed a residency at Genesys Regional Medical.Dr. William Shepard, MD is a General Surgeon in South Lake Tahoe, CA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Shepard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Shepard received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shepard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shepard is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rib Fracture
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
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Lung Cancer
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Advantage-CA PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1139 3rd St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Sierra Family Care Inc
    2175 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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  3. 3 Office
    1111 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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  4. 4 Barton Memorial Hospital
    2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (530) 541-3420

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Apr 17, 2024
Dr Shepard listens carefully to his patients and makes informed decisions.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Western University of Health Sciences
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Genesys Regional Medical Center, Grand Blanc, Mi
    2013
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Genesys Regional Medical
    2017
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Portland
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Shepard, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shepard's profile.

Dr. William Shepard, MD is affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Shepard, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barton Memorial Hospital

    2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA