Rebecca M. Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: Lancaster General Health- Penn Medicine
  • Phone: 717 823 0657

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Rheumatology and Internal Medicine

Keywords/Search Terms:

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Adynamic Bone Fracture, Bisphosphonates, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, Biologic Therapy, Scleroderma, Myositis, Autoimmune Diseases

Education:

MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; MBA, Saint Joseph University; BA, University of Texas at Austin

Years in Practice:

13

Additional Information

I am a Board Certified Rheumatologist with clinical experience in managing autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis , systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis, as well as chronic bone and joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. I have knowledge of the medications used to these diseases as well as the side effect profiles of each drug. I am the Chief of Rheumatology and Director of Osteoporosis for Lancaster General Health and keep an active clinical practice. I will take a measured, thoughtful approach to your medical case review and can provide insight into standards of care. I will provide unbiased reviews for both plaintiff and defense cases.