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Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD

Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD

Nephrology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Shepherd, MD is a nephrologist in Braselton, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1998. She is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

NH Diagnostic Clinic - Highpoint Medical Center - Braselton

1270 Friendship Rd Ste 100 Braselton, GA 30517

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(470) 228-7900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shepherd specializes in the area of Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Shepherd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shepherd

4.0
4 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
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1 star
25%
25%

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I have seen Dr. Shepherd for many years. When she moved to Gainesville, I decided the 100+ mile drive each way was worth it. She's my favorite doctor. Kind, thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. I consider her a friend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
David Decker – Dec 21, 2020
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Treatments and just monitoring a condition until death is not a good thing.Think twice before putting your self or a love one in the hands of a so called specialists.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2020
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I have with Dr Shepherd for about 11 years. Originally while she was in PTC,Ga., following her to Gainsville. I live in Newnan and only see about every 6 months so the hour plus drive is worth it. I suffer from several different things and visit 5 different types doctors for the last 65 years. She is the best doctor I have ever seen. She has become like friend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lynn in Newnan, Ga – Mar 07, 2018
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My mother has been seeing Dr. Shepherd at the North GA Diagnostic Clinic in Gainesville for four years, since age 89. Unlike some other practitioners, Dr. Shepherd has always made a point of talking directly WITH Mom vs. talking ABOUT her with whoever in the family is there. Mom's kidney functions are not deteriorating - they IMPROVED within the first 6-months and Ist year and have remained stable. Mom has several chronic conditions; Dr. Laura coordinates well with all other practitioners.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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POA in Alpharetta, GA – May 25, 2016
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About Me

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Rebecca earned her Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Sacramento, and her Bachelor of Sociology degree from Fort Lewis College in Colorado. She has over 15 years' experience in mental health, substance abuse and weight/food...read more

  • Nephrology

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  • Rectors & Visitors, Uva Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Nephrology
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Locations

NH Diagnostic Clinic - Highpoint Medical Center - Braselton

NH Diagnostic Clinic - Highpoint Medical Center - Braselton1270 Friendship Rd Ste 100 Braselton, GA 30517
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NH Diagnostic Clinic - Nephrology - Gainesville

NH Diagnostic Clinic - Nephrology - Gainesville1250 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 400 Gainesville, GA 30501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE
    Gainesville, GA 30501
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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