Amanda Jo Robertson Shepherd, MD

Amanda Jo Robertson Shepherd, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Allograft
- Capsulorrhaphy
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Arthrodesis
- Capsulotomy
- Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction
- Arthrotomy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Medial Meniscus Repair
- Nerve Transposition
- Pathologic Fracture Management
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Subacromial Decompression
- Tendon Transfer Upper Extremity
- Tenotomy
- Upper Extremity Ligament/Tendon Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Sprain
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Footballer's Ankle)
- Charcot Foot
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Ligament Injury
- Fibromatosis
- Foot Fracture
- Frozen Shoulder
- Hand Injuries
- Hip Arthritis
- Impending Fractures
- Lateral Malleolus
- Medial Malleolus
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Pathologic Fractures
- Peroneal Tendon Dysfunction
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Scapular Dyskinesis
- Shoulder Tendon and Muscle Injuries
- Stress Fracture
- Trigger Fingers
- Bursitis
- Core Decompression
- Epicondyle Release
- Hammer Toe Repair
- Knee Manipulation
- Meniscectomy
- Palmar Fasciectomy
- Percutaneous Fixation
- Serial Casting
- Synovectomy
- Tenodesis
- Trigger Finger Release
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Ankle Cartilage Tear
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Clavicle Problems
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Finger Pain and Problems
- Foot Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Hand Pain and Problems
- Hip Fracture
- Knee Problems
- Ligament Injuries
- Morton's Neuroma
- Chondral/Osteochondral Defect
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Rotator Cuff Arthritis
- Shoulder (AC) Joint Separation
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Tendon Injuries
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Fracture Management
- Hand Tenolysis
- Ligamentous and Muscle Debridement
- Nerve Neurolysis
- Patella Tendon Autograft
- Revision Median Nerve
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Tenolysis
- Ulnar Nerve Revision
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Joint Replacement
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Ankle Ligament Tear
- Avascular Necrosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Claw Toes
- Elbow Arthritis
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Foot Drop
- Fracture
- Hammertoes
- Heel Pain
- Hip Problems
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Lipoma
- Nerve Injuries
- Osteochondroma
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Peroneal Nerve Palsy
- Polydactyly
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Instability
- Sprains and Strains
- Tendinitis
- Wrist Arthritis
Ratings and Reviews
4.9117 Ratings 34 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 5.0 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 5.0 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
CP spoke using clear language | 5.0 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 5.0 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.7 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- January 13, 2021I would recommend Dr. Sheperd and staff to everyone.
- December 23, 2020Dr. Shepherd is a caring trustworthy physician. She answers all my questions truthfully. She understands my situation as a care giver and is willing to work that into my plan of care regarding surgery. I have recommended her to several of my neighbors who were also very impressed.
- December 15, 2020Excellent
- November 24, 2020It was good.
- November 15, 2020Nobody else I want. She's real and attentive.
- November 13, 2020We love Dr. Shephard, she was amazing.
- November 10, 2020This is the most positive exchange I have had with a WF professional in the last 10 years. We had an easy conversation evaluating the problem, possible options and reached a mutual agreement on how to proceed.
- October 23, 2020*Dr. Shepherd is competent and caring; wonderful "bedside manner."
- October 14, 2020Dr Shepherd is a very caring Dr. Takes time to listen to problem
- September 30, 2020Awesome Care Provider!
- September 28, 2020*Dr. Shepherd is an excellent dr. We have confidence in her and would highly recommend her.
- September 22, 2020Dr. Shepherd is an excellent surgeon.
- September 17, 2020*Dr. Shepherd is an exceptional person, dr. & provider. Always happy with my visits.
- September 16, 2020She is the best. She gave me 2 shots in should. Hasn't hurt since.
- September 13, 2020Dr. Shepherd is the best with my care and she is the only surgeon that I have seen due to the practice taking care of good consistent treatment of their patients. I love Dr. Shepherd the most because she spends amount of time with me that is needed!!
- September 9, 2020I was VERY pleased with Dr. Shepherd and have already recommended her to several people. I just loved her.
- August 26, 2020*Dr. Shepherd is a wonderful doctor. I have all confidence & respect for her! There should be more doctors with her integrity.
- August 18, 2020In my opinion Dr. Shepherd is an amazing doctor. On this particular visit I was seen for my shoulder. Her nurse was kind also. She assessed my medications & updated my information. The staff made it a point to keep the atmosphere light.
- August 16, 2020Dr. Shepherd was very informative and about my condition and offered a solution to be done if I gave permission.
- August 11, 2020Dr Shepherd is wonderful
- August 1, 2020There is no one that can beat her abilities. No one.
- July 23, 2020All was good.
- July 20, 2020Excellent physician. I felt absolutely confident in her assessment and with her treatment.
- July 20, 2020She is the best!
- July 11, 2020AJ is the absolute best!
- June 17, 2020Dr. Shepard is very energetic, listens attentatively, answers all questions and concerns. She sees the entire patient and how their responsibilities affect decisions about their own health and surgery.
- June 14, 2020didn't take time to explain, or ask if I understood
- May 28, 2020*Dr. Shepherd is the BEST! She has been such a BLESSING for me!
- May 17, 2020Need more drs like dr shepard she is awesome
- April 25, 2020She has been the orthopedist, that I have always strongly suggested to my own family.
- April 10, 2020I am very pleased with *Dr. Shepherd's nurses. She had done a great job. I have no regrets.
- March 26, 2020Compassionate, helped me through my surgery and recovery.
- March 21, 2020Dr. A.J. Shepherd has operated on both my shoulders with outstanding results. I am seeing her, yet again, because I have fallen, causing significant discomfort in my right shoulder...that Dr. AJ repaired in March of 2019.
- March 18, 2020Dr. Sheppard is compassionate and listens to what I had to say.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, East Carolina University, 2013
- BS, Guilford College, 2013
Internship
- Surgery, University North Carolina Affiliated Hospitals, 2009
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University North Carolina Affiliated Hospitals, 2013
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Insurance
Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC