Dr. Virgil Jerry Shepherd MD
Ophthalmologist
3431 S Boulevard Suite 106 Edmond OK, 73013About
Dr. Virgil Shepherd is an ophthalmologist practicing in Edmond, OK. Dr. Shepherd specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shepherd can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shepherd can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1958
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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