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Dr. Joseph Sheppe, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.2 (34)
Map Pin Small Columbia, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Sheppe, MD

Dr. Joseph Sheppe, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Columbia, SC. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from West Virginia University and is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital. Dr. Sheppe, completed a residency at Charleston Area Med Center. Patients rated Dr. Sheppe an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Sheppe works at Practice in Columbia, SC. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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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    1333 Taylor St Ste 4A, Columbia, SC 29201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (803) 779-5600
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    Joseph A Sheppe MD
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  • Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

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    About Dr. Joseph Sheppe, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619957453
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
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    Residency
    • Charleston Area Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Charleston Area Med Ctr
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • West Virginia University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Marshall University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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