Dr. Lawrence Elwood Shepard, DO

Dr. Lawrence Shepard brings over four decades of medical expertise to his practice, specializing in family medicine, emergency medicine, and orthopedic trauma. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from A T Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, building a comprehensive foundation in osteopathic principles and patient care. With 42 years of experience treating patients across multiple medical disciplines, Dr. Shepard offers a unique blend of primary care knowledge and emergency medicine skills. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shepard practices at multiple locations throughout Tampa, Florida, and maintains affiliations with AdventHealth Carrollwood and AdventHealth Tampa. His clinical focus includes treating back pain during pregnancy and helping children and teens with back problems, as well as addressing flank pain concerns. He performs diagnostic procedures such as spinal X-rays and MRI scans …of the cervical spine, along with flu testing to support comprehensive patient care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shepard highly, giving him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 for his compassionate and thorough approach to treatment.