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Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD

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(Dr. Bradley David Shepherd, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Medical College of Georgia (2004)

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, enteroscopy , and more.

1305 Jennings Mill Road Building 200, Suite 260
Watkinsville, GA 30677

(706) 548-0008

Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD is a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Health Care System and United Digestive.

Office Locations

1305 Jennings Mill Road Building 200, Suite 260
Watkinsville, GA 30677

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Some issues Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD performed more colonoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	518
gastrointestinal procedures	275
hospital care	284
image guided procedures	27
inpatient care	284
minimally invasive procedures	275
minor procedures	27
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	178
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	553
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	375
hospital care	453
image guided procedures	49
inpatient care	453
minimally invasive procedures	375
minor procedures	49
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	77
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	484
gastrointestinal procedures	280
hospital care	388
image guided procedures	36
inpatient care	388
minimally invasive procedures	280
minor procedures	36
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	186
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	82
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	645
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	349
hospital care	519
image guided procedures	27
inpatient care	505
minimally invasive procedures	349
minor procedures	27
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	638
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1234
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	156
Less than 65	270

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	362
esophageal dilation	19
gastrointestinal procedures	388
hospital care	376
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	376
minimally invasive procedures	388
minor procedures	19
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	66
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	361
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	405
hospital care	362
inpatient care	362
lab tests	72
minimally invasive procedures	405
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	58
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	23
aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	253
doctor visit	459
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	449
hospital care	537
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	537
lab tests	132
minimally invasive procedures	449
minor procedures	17
preventive care	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	70
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
aspiration	18
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	36
chemotherapy	36
diagnostic procedures	257
doctor visit	589
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	476
hospital care	400
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	400
lab tests	183
minimally invasive procedures	512
minor procedures	18
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	257
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	672
Black	87
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	56
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	43
chemotherapy	43
diagnostic procedures	195
doctor visit	398
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	388
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
lab tests	41
minimally invasive procedures	431
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	195
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	45
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
diagnostic procedures	251
doctor visit	458
esophageal dilation	25
gastrointestinal procedures	423
hospital care	172
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	172
minimally invasive procedures	423
minor procedures	18
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	251
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	55
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	272
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	463
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
minimally invasive procedures	493
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	37
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	34
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Watkinsville, GA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	18
aspiration	26
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	39
chemotherapy	39
diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	463
esophageal dilation	23
gastrointestinal procedures	388
hospital care	345
image guided procedures	26
inpatient care	344
lab tests	107
minimally invasive procedures	398
minor procedures	26
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	77
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	560
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	63
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	289

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2004. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2004)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2011)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2011)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mary's Health Care System

United Digestive

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradley D. Shepherd, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,364 Humira $378	Rinvoq $297	LINZESS $260	Creon $169	Skyrizi $132	Other $129
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,078 XIFAXAN $614	Trulance $292	PLENVU $103	UCERIS TABLETS $34	Relistor $22	Other $14
Boston Scientific Corporation	$980 SPYGLASS $659	GENERAL HEMOSTASIS $128	Biliary Devices $85	General - Biliary Devices $63	EndoArmor $17	Other $28
AbbVie, Inc.	$940 Humira $612	Creon $81	Mavyret $77	Viekira $55	Technivie $17	Other $98
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$653 STELARA $448	SIMPONI $100	REMICADE $67	SIMPONI ARIA $38
Other	$4,756 ENTYVIO $562	DUPIXENT $390	Cimzia $281	Ocaliva $265	SUCRAID $260	Other $2,998

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,998
Travel and Lodging	$594
Education	$179

Biography

Dr. Bradley Shepherd works as an adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shepherd include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and hemorrhoid banding. He is professionally affiliated with United Digestive and St. Mary's Health Care System. He studied medicine at Medical College of Georgia and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has received the following distinction: Castle Connolly since. Dr. Shepherd has an open panel in Athens, GA according to Doctor.com.