Dr. Raymond Sheppard Jr, MD
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Age 48
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Dr. Raymond Sheppard Jr, MD is a general surgery specialist in Huntsville, AL and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from University Of Alabama At Birmingham in 1996 and specializes in general surgery, breast surgical oncology, and more.
General Surgery Associates PC
4704 Whitesburg Dr SW Ste 200
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 880-4510
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- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
very high
more than 98% of peers
Lipomas
very high
more than 93% of peers
Breast Diseases
normal
more than 77% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Sheppard Jr "Compassionate, state-of-the art surgical care with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery, especially gallbladder and robotic hernia repair."
11 Specialties
- General Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
104 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Leukemia
- Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms
- Adrenal Gland Hyperfunction
- Adrenal Incidentaloma
- All Lymphoma
- Allergic Reaction
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Appendicitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bedsores
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Colic
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Boil
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Cellulitis
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Foot Conditions
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hypercoagulable State
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Incisional Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intertrigo
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Latex Allergy
- Leukocytosis
- Lipomas
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
- Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancytopenia
- Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Polyp of Gallbladder
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reticulosarcoma
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Infections
- Spleen Cancer
- Spleen Tumor
- Splenomegaly
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombocytosis
- Tonsil Cancer
- Ulcer
- Umbilical Hernia
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Diseases
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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92 Procedures
- Abdominal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenal Surgery
- Adrenalectomy
- Appendectomy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Biopsy
- Biopsy of Affected Tissue
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bowel Resection
- Bowel Surgery
- Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
- da Vinci® Colectomy
- da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
- da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Cyst
- Excision of Lipoma
- Excision of Neck Mass
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision of Soft Tissue Lesion
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excisional Biopsy
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hemicolectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Biopsy
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Intestinal Biopsy
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Endocrine Surgery
- Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparoscopic Ventral Herniorrhaphy
- Liver Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Minimally Invasive Parathyrodectomy
- Muscle Biopsy
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatic Biopsy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Parathyroidectomy
- Partial Mastectomy
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Port Removal
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stereotactic Biopsy
- Surgery, Robotic Assisted
- Surgical Biopsy
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Ventral Herniorrhaphy
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Education
- Georgia Institute Of TechnologyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1992
- University Of Alabama At BirminghamMedical School | Graduated 1996
- Carraway Medthodist Med CtrInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- Baylor College Of Medicine, Debakey Department Of SurgeryResidency Hospital | Completed 2001
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I cannot praise Dr Sheppard enough. I have had many surgeries over my lifetime but this had to be the least painful! I was suffering with my gallbladder and had a trip to Ireland already booked so I was hesitant to have a surgery one week before. I am so glad I had the surgery , it was such an...Read More
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Maureen P in Madison, AL – Sep 28, 2018
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Trying to schedule minor surgery with Dr. Sheppard because we had used him in the past with great success. I made the initial visit and we discussed the options. I then tried to schedule the surgery based on my work schedule with his staff for Huntsville Hosp. That's when it went sour. Tried...Read More
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John in Huntsville, AL – Sep 26, 2018
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Very professional, knowledgeable, explains in clear detail, and has a good personality.
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George A. Moreillon in Madison, AL – Oct 14, 2017
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Dr. Sheppard was very caring, courteous, and knowledgeable during my hospital stay. I highly recommend him.
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Bob in Huntsville, AL – Aug 18, 2016
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Dr. Sheppard performed a colon resection on me in 2014. He was kind, thoughtful, and honest about the surgery, post-surgery expectations, and any potential complications/results. The procedure was a complete success, and I fully recovered on the projected timeline. I believe Dr. Sheppard truly...Read More
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3Mary D in Huntsville, AL – Jul 29, 2016
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