Matthew Shepherd
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
1000 Trancas Street Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. Matthew Shepherd is a trauma surgeon practicing in Napa, CA. Dr. Shepherd specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
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How is someone in critical care monitored during surgery?
Monitoring of patients during surgery is primarily done by the anesthesiologist. The patient may just have non-invasive monitoring (pulse, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels) or they may have invasive monitors such as an arterial line or central venous pressure line depending on how seriously ill they are and what kind of surgery is being performed. READ MORE
Can trauma surgeons help in dealing with post-traumatic stress?
A Trauma Surgeon is a surgeon by training. They deal with the acute traumatic injuries right after a patient comes to the ER following an accident. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a long-term issue that may require medications and cognitive therapy, so it is best dealt with by either the patient's primary care physician and/or mental health professionals such as Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and other Therapists. READ MORE
Is unrelated pain after an accident possible?
Minor muscle aches after a car accident can be common, but if the pain persists I recommend going to the ER or your Primary Care Physician for X-rays to be sure you do not have a fracture READ MORE
How can a trauma surgeon help my son recover from a car crash?
I am sorry to read about your son. A Trauma Surgeon specializes in the initial evaluation of an injured patient and management of their injuries. In some cases, the Trauma Surgeon might consult a specialist too. I suggest that your son be thoroughly evaluated by one and have images of his spine (such as a CT or MRI) and pelvis/legs if that hasn’t been done thus far READ MORE
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Queen of the Valley Medical Center
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