Dr. Douglas T Shepherd M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1660 W Antelope Dr Suite 225 Layton UT, 84041About
Dr. Douglas Shepherd is a physiatrist practicing in Layton, UT. Dr. Shepherd is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Shepherd focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Shepherd can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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