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Dr. Daniel Shepard is an ophthalmologist with three decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and has dedicated his career to helping patients preserve and improve their sight. Dr. Shepard speaks both English and Spanish, making eye care accessible to a diverse patient community.
Dr. Shepard practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Solvang, and maintains hospital privileges at Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He specializes in treating diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of vision loss. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic techniques like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, as well as anti-VEGF treatments that can help slow or stop vision-threatening conditions.
Dr. Shepard practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Solvang, and maintains hospital privileges at Lompoc Valley Medical Center. He specializes in treating diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of vision loss. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic techniques like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, as well as anti-VEGF treatments that can help slow or stop vision-threatening conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard has 3 locationsShepard Eye Center Lompoc
425 W Central Ave Ste 102Lompoc, CA 93436 Tel: (805) 793-1800
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SunClosed
Kendall Shepard Eye Center
910 E Stowell RdSanta Maria, CA 93454 Tel: (805) 667-0100
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Syv Eye Care And Surgery
2040 Viborg Rd Ste 240Solvang, CA 93463 Tel: (805) 688-0707
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard, MD | Dr. Justin Blake Hellman, MD | Dr. Daniel Rahul Agarwal, MD | Dr. Andrew Scott Goldstein |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 30 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Lompoc , CA | SAN LUIS OBISPO , CA | San Luis Obispo , CA | Santa Maria , CA |
| Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Iowa |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard
Medical Specialties
Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Dr. Daniel Paul Shepard holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1996.
NPI Number
Dr. Shepard's NPI number is 1003819863.
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- Dr. Daniel Shepard is affiliated with Lompoc Valley Medical Center.
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