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Patrick Sheppard, M.D. (he/him)

Not currently accepting patients

Specialty

  • Internal Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Patrick Sheppard is an internal medicine doctor who treats all conditions that affect adults, offering patient diagnosis, education and counseling, and medication management. He has special interests in LGBTQ+ health and gender-affirming care. He believes in the importance of listening to patients to understand their health care goals, and in providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to meet those goals and live healthy, happy, full lives. He is also involved in medical education and enjoys working with medical students and residents.

Dr. Sheppard has a love for the outdoors and enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his dog and husband. He plays recreational soccer, enjoys going to the gym and loves to cook, particularly with fresh vegetables from his own garden. He feels grateful to be in Portland where he can do all this while enjoying the amenities of a big city, like great restaurants and live music.

Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (184 Ratings, 86 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Patrick Shepperd is the best!

  2. Dr. Sheppard answered all my questions, and was friendly and supportive.

  3. Dr Sheppard was great - really treated me with integrity and took time to hear my concerns. He asked a lot of good questions to be sure he understood what brought me in to see him. I would happily return to see him again if needed and if my regular doctor was not available. His tech, Eric, also did a great job making sure I was comfortable and was aware of my right to have a chaperone should I feel the need for one.

  4. Good, polite and respectful

  5. I'm sick he ordered tests and will follow up

  6. Good eye contact, excellent communication skills.

  7. In my experience, Dr. Sheppard is thoughtful, attentive and genuinely interested in helping his patient. He applies his considerable knowldge and experience in ways that are both comforting and informative.

  8. Awesome! No problems whatsoever

  9. Satisfied

  10. Dr. Sheppard is doing the best he can do in an impossible situation.

  11. Annual exam with Dr Sheppard. He listened to my concerns and responded in a caring and professional manner. He offered me options for further exploration and possible treatments, explaining each in detail. He was patient and knowledgeable in his interactions.

  12. Every procedure was accomplished with the utmost, courtesy, kindness, and expertise.

  13. Dr Sheppard clearly had reviewed my history. This visit was routine annual checkup. He made sure to check on past concerns as well complete the checkup.

  14. Dr. Sheppard was really kind and caring. I made my appointment about a separate issue, but at my appointment I told him about some mental health issues I've been having, and despite not being told in advance about them, he was very prepared to deal with the situation. My appointment ended up going over time, but he was still really kind and patient with me and I never felt rushed. It was a good experience despite opening up about some painful things, and I felt like I could trust him.

  15. Concerned and very professional

  16. Dr. Sheppard is one of the most kind and considerate and attentive doctors I have ever had

  17. It was much a much better visit than what I've experienced in the recently with other healthcare professionals.

  18. Dr. Sheppard is easy to talk with and listens carefully to me, is open to any and all questions, and is comprehensive in monitoring all medical issues.

  19. Dr. Sheppard was courteous, conscientious, and thorough throughout this visit

  20. Dr. Shepherd is thorough, helpful, knowledgeable and congenial. I'm glad to he

  21. Dr. Sheppard is, by far, the very best Internal Physician I have ever had!He is efficient, patient, professional, caring, and attentive to my health situation.

  22. Honestly, I have never been treated been In all my years. Everyone from my doctor to the front staff are always exceptional.

  23. Dr. Sheppard was very thorough in his questions and was very patient and caring. I would recommend him to anyone as a doctor.

  24. Dr. Sheppard is very intelligent and knowledgeable. He also has excellent bed side manner. He is thurough and noticed a few non related issues he wanted to make sure were up to date.

  25. He didnt help, at all

  26. Patrick is simply the best. Couldn't ask for a bettter doctor.

  27. Dr Sheppard has a great bedside manner, is well versed in primary care/LGBTQ+ affirming care, and is always friendly and patient even when he's running behind schedule. I don't mind waiting past my appointment start time, because I know he is taking time to answer people's questions, and does that for me too. He never makes me feel rushed.

  28. Everyone was professional and friendly.

  29. Sheppard is always prepared and ready for his patient's appointment. He actually get to the root of the problem and helps you with any questions so that you can understand what is going on . His bedside manner is awesome . I leave knowing I have tools in my toolbox to work with on any illness that comes up .

  30. Very easy to talk to and understanding. Would like to talk more about experience in the future regarding treatment and overall health improvement.