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Dr. Barry Sheppard, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
2.6 (5)
Map Pin Small Merced, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Barry Sheppard, MD

Dr. Barry Sheppard, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Merced, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN and is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced. Dr. Sheppard, completed a residency at Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Sheppard an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Sheppard works at Family Care Clinic @ Mercy Medical in Merced, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Sheppard's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mercy Medical Center Merced
    333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 564-5000
  2. 2
    General Medicine Clinic
    1248 D St, Merced, CA 95341 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (209) 564-4500

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  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

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    About Dr. Barry Sheppard, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    • 1760574917
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Harbor-Ucla Research Fellow - Ct Surgery
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
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    • Los Angeles County Harbor - UCLA Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT AIKEN
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Sheppard works at Family Care Clinic @ Mercy Medical in Merced, CA. View the full address on Dr. Sheppard’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Sheppard. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sheppard.

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