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Dr. Nicholas Shepard, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Murfreesboro, TN
Accepting new patients
8 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nicholas Shepard, MD

Dr. Nicholas Shepard, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Murfreesboro, TN. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 8 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center. Dr. Shepard, completed a residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shepard an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shepard works at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Murfreesboro, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Sciatica along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Shepard's Office Locations

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    Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance - Murfreesboro Westlawn
    5109 Veterans Pkwy Ste 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Sciatica
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Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
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    About Dr. Nicholas Shepard, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 8 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1134506405
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Rush Medical College
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Nicholas Shepard, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shepard is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Shepard works at Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance in Murfreesboro, TN. View the full address on Dr. Shepard’s profile.

    Dr. Shepard has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Sciatica, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shepard on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Shepard. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shepard.

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