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Dr. Scott R. Shepard, MD

Neurosurgeon at Temple Health

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Meet Dr. Scott R. Shepard, MD

Dr. Shepard is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Temple Health.

He is the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Temple University Hospital, and he specializes in treating brain tumors, pituitary tumors, and spinal cord tumors.

Dr. Shepard at a Glance

Dr. Shepard is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and has written chapters in multiple medical textbooks.
His clinical and research interests include neurosurgical oncology, brain tumors, gamma knife radiosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neurosurgical critical care.

Dr. Shepard is determined to help each patient enjoy a healthy life.

Dr. Shepard is a member of Temple Health.

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How Dr. Scott R. Shepard, MD Can Help You

Specialties

Neurosurgeon

Education

Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
Residency, University of California, San Fransico, CA
MD, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

Conditions

Auto Accident Injuries
Brain Tumors
Chiari Malformation
Complex Spinal Disorders
Head Injuries
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Lumbar Spine Disorders
Nerve Pain/Neuralgia
Neuropathic Pain
Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
Scoliosis and Deformity
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Trauma

Treatment

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
Anterior/Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Cervical Disc Replacement
Disc Arthoplasty
Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
Laminoplasty
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Spine Surgery

What Patients are Saying About Dr. Scott R. Shepard, MD

I can not say enough about Dr. Shepard. Excellent friendly helpful clean love them all first place I've visit where they were friendly and clear about all helpful. Great group of people. Wish everyone was this great. Thank you.

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Competent, thorough, brilliant and good sense of humor.

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Accolades for Dr. Scott R. Shepard, MD

Professional Distinctions

Associate Professor, Clinical Neurosurgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Director, Neurosurgical Oncology, Temple University Hospital