Amanda Jo Robertson Shepherd, MD
Amanda Jo Robertson Shepherd, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Allograft
- Capsulorrhaphy
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Arthrodesis
- Capsulotomy
- Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction
- Arthrotomy
- Carptal 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
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Cartilage Tear
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Footballer's Ankle)
- 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
- 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 Ligament Tear
- Arthritis
- 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 Arthritis
- Shoulder Tendon and Muscle Injuries
- 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 Sprain
- Avascular Necrosis
- 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 Instability
- Sprains and Strains
- Tendinitis
- Wrist Arthritis
Ratings and Reviews
4.9178 Ratings 30 Comments |
|
|---|---|
| CP concern for questions/worries | 5.0 |
| CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
| CP explanations of prob/condition | 5.0 |
| CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
| Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 5.0 |
| Likelihood of recommending CP | 5.0 |
| Patients' confidence in CP | 5.0 |
| Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
| Wait time at clinic | 4.6 |
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, 2019this provider was extremely caring and very knowledgeable!
- November 18, 2018I trust her with my life
- November 15, 2018Provider has great concern.
- October 15, 2018Dr. Shepard is an excellent surgeon.
- October 9, 2018Anyone needing orthopaedic care shoud definitely see her
- September 20, 2018Have recommend to many others.
- September 4, 2018already have recommended this provider to friends, AJ Sheppard also set me up an appointment with Dr Gangopadhyay for some foot issues. Was grateful that i was referred to a specialist instead of a Dr how thinks they can do it all. Its good to have Dr's who know where they need help in certain areas. It gives the patent confidence in the Dr.
- August 31, 2018very professional
- August 30, 2018Would not want anyone else to work with me only her.
- August 23, 2018Dr. Shepard is an excellent doctor, showing genuine concern for my condition. She has been the best doctor I have ever had. She is friendly,with a thorough knowledge of the hip replacement I needed. She eased my fears, giving me the confidence in my surgery.
- August 17, 2018I couldn't ask for better care. I am confident that all my needs are being met.
- August 9, 2018She is exceptional. I credit her for a faster than expected recovery and with less pain
- July 19, 2018I can't imagine having a better provider. I have the upmost confidence in my physician and all of the staff in this facility.
- July 16, 2018everyone sweet
- July 3, 2018I was very impressed with Dr. Shepard. She was recommended to me by a relative, and I am so glad I made chose Dr. Shepard.
- June 30, 2018I soon learned I was not the only one who thinks she is the greatest. The staff in her office and in the hospital share my opinion.
- June 27, 2018I wasn't sure what to expect since I regularly go to Salisbury Orthopedics. Dr. Shepherd quickly made me feel at ease. There was no doubt in my mind that she knew what she was doing and had my best interest at heart.
- June 26, 2018recommend her
- June 16, 2018Dr. Shephard was very caring and compassionate during a time I was very nervous. I had to have surgery on my ankle that same day and a lot was happening very fast. She was very informative and professional and put me at ease. She answered all my questions and I never felt dismissed. I was given excellent care!
- May 30, 2018good experience
- May 26, 2018After seeing *Dr. Shepherd felt assured she would provide me with excellent treatment and follow up wit my problem.
- May 26, 2018Dr. Shepard is an excellent doctor. She was recommended to me by a friend. She did a surgical procedure on him that went very we!!.
- May 13, 2018I was impressed with Dr. Shepherd.
- May 12, 2018Dr. Shepherd was very concerned about all my situations
- May 9, 2018they are the best
- May 7, 2018Dr. Shepard provided top tier service and is perhaps the best orthopedic doctor I have ever seen, and I've seen many. Her attention and genuine concern for my health were second to none and provide a superior example of the best Wake med has to offer. I am grateful to both her and the staff of Lexington orthopedics.
- April 2, 2018Great Doctor
- April 2, 2018A relative recommended the Doctor and I will also.
- March 31, 2018I really like my doctor and her health care team
- March 27, 2018I say, Thank You
Locations
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
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.
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (physician services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Davie - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/pr CHC
NC - Not contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
| WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH | ||||||
| MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS - December 2017 | ||||||
| PAYER | WFUHS | NCBH | DAVIE | LMC | CHC | Wilkes |
| AETNA (PPO & HMO) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| AETNA MEDICARE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BCBSNC (PPO & HMO) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BLUE MEDICARE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BLUE VALUE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | X | X | N/A | N/A | X | N/A |
| CIGNA | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE | X | X | X | X | X | N/A |
| CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS) | X | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| COVENTRY/WELLPATH | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE) | X | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| DIRECT NET | X | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC) | NC | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA) | X | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE) | X | X | NC | X | NC | NC |
| HUMANA CHOICECARE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) | X | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) | X | X | N/A | N/A | X | N/A |
| MEDCOST | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| MEDCOST ULTRA | X | X | X | X | N/A | X |
| OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY) | X | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC | X | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY) | X | X | X | NC | X | NC |
| TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA) | X | X | NC | NC | NC | NC |
| UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | X | X | N/A | N/A | X | N/A |
| UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY) | X | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| UNITED HEALTHCARE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| WELLPATH (COVENTRY) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| LEXINGTON 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: | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services) | ||||||
| NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital | ||||||
| DAVIE - Davie Medical Center | ||||||
| LMC - Lexington Medical Center | ||||||
| CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare | ||||||
| Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center |