Radiculopathy near Lewisburg, TN

Care Philosophy: Dr. Shepard treats every patient like they were his own family and believes in cultivating a bond between doctor and patient. He believes surgery for spinal conditions is the last resort and emphasizes alternative conservative treatments to help alleviate the patient's symptoms. Ultimately, he aims to treat patients with compassion, dignity, and the highest level of care.

Care Philosophy: Patients are the priority, and I believe firmly in educating and empowering them with knowledge while providing expert diagnosis, care and treatment.

Care Philosophy: Using the safest and most efficient treatment to provide the best outcome for patients.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to caring for my patients with compassion and clinical excellence. My mission is to provide patients with superior care and minimum hassle so that they can return to an excellent quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Shibayama graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine with honors and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He attended Northwestern University for his undergraduate training, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. His orthopedic residency training was completed in Miami, Florida, at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. In 2006, he completed a one-year fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shibayama is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shibayama's practice encompasses surgery of the spine. His special interests include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, and cervical (neck) spinal disorders. He currently treats patients at TOA's Smyrna location. Dr. Shibayama enjoys spending time with his family, weightlifting, biking, swimming, disciplining and mentoring others, and traveling. He is a New Vision Baptist Church member, serving as a deacon.