Urologist

FELIX EUGENE SHEPARD, JR. (GENE)

276-***-**** *************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-shepard-0b86a9113/

GENERAL UROLOGIST

Policy Adherence • Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Surgical Procedures

Expertise in leading the implementation of Operational effectiveness and accomplishing effective healthcare solutions

Patient-focused, empathic, and reliable accustomed to providing specialist care for male and female urinary tract conditions as well as conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. Capable of performing abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries when necessary. Leverage good working knowledge of male and female genitourinary organs as well as experience with a variety of medical treatment techniques. Excel in ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests as well as using specialized equipment, such as X-rays, ureteroscopes, different lasers, radioactive seeds, pubovaginal slings, minimally invasive surgery, and catheters. Demonstrates strict adherence to standards of standard practice and scope of service, relevant statutes and regulations, healthcare policy, and appropriate treatment plans. A reliable and ethical healthcare provider with strong evaluation and treatment planning skills and the ability to facilitate groups and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams or autonomously. Relationship builder, educator, and advocate for the wellness of patients beyond healthcare facilities and in everyday life.

Recognized as the only urologist serving 7 southwest Virginia counties and across eastern Kentucky for +14 years. Leverage expertise in examining, diagnosing, and treating patient conditions and disorders of the genitourinary organs and tracts. Completed +3000 endourological procedures using holmium laser and other lasers on stone fragmentation and benign prostate hyperplasia procedures

Maintains medical information integrity and confidentiality while adhering to organizational and professional healthcare policies, procedures, and standards. Forge solid rapport with both patients and families. Skilled at urodynamics, flexible cystoscopy and flexible/rigid ureteroscopy, pubovaginal slings for incontinence, prostate ultrasound, and radioactive seed placements for prostate cancer.

Signature Strengths:

Urodynamics •Urinary Tract Dysfunctions •Healthcare Planning •Relationship Management •Team Leadership• EHR Documentation• Process Improvement •Patient/Family Education • Evidence-based Practices •Patient Assessment/Advocacy •Clinical Vignettes •Medical Reporting •prostate cancer screenings •Information Confidentiality • presentation & public speaking

Clinical Experience

Karam Pathan, MD Norton, VA 2019–2020

Medical Assistant

Overview: Demonstrated mastery in obtaining and updating the patient history on the electronic medical record system.

Offered exceptional support setting up urodynamics and taking patients' vitals.

Played an instrumental role in completing procedures such as cystoscopy in compliance with standard policies and regulations.

Felix E. Shepard, Jr., M.D., P.C. Norton, VA 2005–2015

Urologist/Owner/President

Overview: Conceptualized and established a multi-million dollar business with a top-performing staff team comprising of a NP and two nurses, and four other employees while serving as a solo practitioner.

Accomplished in completing 15 surgeries weekly as well as scheduled appointments to offer quality patients consultations.

Forged and maintained solid rapport and relationship with a clientele base of 15,000 patients.

Leveraged exceptional leadership skills and diplomacy in handling financial and patient care services.

Promoted growth in developing and implementing marketing initiatives within the extremely Busy Medical Practice.

RUSSELL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER – Lebanon, VA 2001-2005

Staff Urologist

Overview: Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from diseases of the urogenital organs and tract. Administered necessary treatment procedures with the use of dialysis machines, catheters, and other similar apparatus and equipment.

Communicated with insurance payers to obtain pre-authorizations for procedures

Established the guidelines for all patient endeavors and interactions including timely scheduling of office visits, surgery appointments inpatient and outpatient, hospitalizations, referrals to physicians outside of the practice, patient follow-up appointments.

Developed questionnaires to assess the perceived quality of care and recommended areas for improvement as well as facilitated modifications in practice implemented after review.

Urology Associates of Galax – Galax, VA 2000-2001

Urologist

Overview: Maintained databases for the entire organization after establishing the appropriate techniques and requirements while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Instituted guidelines for all patient endeavors and interactions including timely scheduling of office visits, surgery appointments inpatient and outpatient, hospitalizations, referrals to physicians outside of the practice, patient follow-up appointments.

Implemented analytical and diagnostic skills in determining the exact nature and extent of diseases.

Collaborated with the whole health care team in the delivery of effective, cost-efficient, and holistic patient care.

Engaged in professional development programs and seminars on updates on urogenital surgical techniques and medication.

Coast Urology - Gulfport, MS 1998-2000

Urologist

Overview: Hired to handle the process of performing surgery in all aspects of urology while treating patients and promoting positive care outcomes.

Acknowledged for stellar success in facilitating Holmium laser for stones, Autologous grafts for pubovaginal slings, and Radioactive seed placement for prostate cancer.

Piloted the process of conducting Urodynamic evaluation for incontinence, Prostate ultrasound, Office flexible cystoscopy, as well as Greenlight laser for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Previous Work Experience:

Assistant Manager/Pharmacist – People’s Drug Stores – VA Beach, VA 1985-1989

Post Graduate Internship

Internship/Residency – General Surgery 1993 - 1995

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, VA

Residency – Urology 1995- 1998

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, VA

Teaching Experience

Edward Via School of Medicine – Blacksburg, VA Clinical Professor

Lincoln Memorial University School of Medicine – Harrogate, TN Clinical Professor

University of Pikeville School of Medicine – Pikeville, KY Clinical Professor

Education & Professional Development

M.D. in Medicine - New York Medical College - Valhalla, NY, 1993

B.S. in Pharmacy - Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy - Richmond, VA,1982- 1985

B.S. in Biology - Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA, 1978- 1982

Master of Arts in Global Studies – Liberty University School of Divinity - Lynchburg, VA, 2021 – 2023

Master of Healthcare Administration – The George Washington University - Washington, D.C., 2023 - present

Licensure & Certification

American Board of Urology, 2001-2016

Virginia Medical License, 1995 - present

Professional Affiliation & Membership

American Medical Association

American Urological Association

Virginia Medical Society

Volunteering Experience

Free prostate cancer screenings

Honors & Awards

Pfizer Resident Award Medical College of VA, 1998

The Leonard Paul Wershub, M.D. Memorial Award

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