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Dr. Laura Anne Shepherd MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Laura Anne Shepherd MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(7)
1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500 Gainesville GA, 30501
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4/5

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Dr. Laura Shepherd is a nephrologist practicing in Gainesville, GA. Dr. Shepherd specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shepherd most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1997

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1997

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 20 years of experience

Dr. Laura Anne Shepherd MD's Practice location

Practice At 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500

1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se Suite 500 -
Gainesville, GA 30501
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New patients: 770-536-9864
Fax: 770-297-5014

Northeast GA Diagnostic Clinic

1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ste 500 -
Gainesville, GA 30501
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New patients: 770-536-9864
Fax: 770-297-5014

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shepherd


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Dr. Laura Anne Shepherd MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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