Summary

Dr. John Shepherd is an ophthalmologist with 36 years of experience specializing in comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and has dedicated his career to helping patients preserve and improve their vision. Dr. Shepherd is fluent in English.

Dr. Shepherd practices at the Stanley M Truhlsen Eye Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, and maintains hospital privileges at Nebraska Medical Center. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, low vision problems, and diabetic eye disease. His practice includes performing comprehensive vision tests and visual field testing to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • St Louis University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Stanley M Truhlsen Eye Institute

3902 Leavenworth StOmaha, NE 68105
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. John Durrant Shepherd, MDDr. Sao Jang Liu, MDDr. Vikas Gulati, MDDr. Paul Joseph Rychwalski, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
36 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Omaha , NEOmaha , NEOmaha , NEOmaha , NE
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: All-India Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Durrant Shepherd

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Durrant Shepherd has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Durrant Shepherd has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Low Vision
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Dr. John Shepherd speaks English.
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