Dale Shepard, MD, PhD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.5670
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Additional Locations
Center for Geriatric Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.5670
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical Drug Trials
- Clinical Trials
- Experimental Therapeutics
- Medical Oncology
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Angiosarcomas
- Askin’s Tumors
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Tumors
- Cancer
- Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
- Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
- Ewing's Sarcoma
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
- Musculoskeletal Neoplasms
- Musculoskeletal Sarcomas
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Primary Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Chest Wall
- Prostate Cancer
- Radiation Induced Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Insurance
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Appointed
2009
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hematology/Medical Oncology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2009
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus,
OH USA
2003
Medical Education - University of Chicago
Clinical Pharmacology
Chicago,
IL USA
1999
Medical Education - University of Chicago Hospitals
Clinical Pharmacology
Chicago,
IL USA
1999
Medical Education - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH USA
1995
Specialty Interests
Geriatric oncology, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, sarcoma, neuroendocrine cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, experimental therapeutics
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.
As of 1/24/2022, Dr. Shepard has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Shepard receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Sanofi S.A.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
87 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 6, 2022
*Dr. Shepard explained the medications in question very good, we were able to better understand.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2022
Dr Shepard has a great personality along with his knowledge. He put me very much at ease and explained his opinions very well
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2022
Dr Joyce and Dr Shepard are personable, good listeners, knowledgeable, conversational, respectful, insightful and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2022
Dr. Shepard was vey compassionate and spoke with easy to understand terminology. But by far the best outcome was his willingness to recommend a treatment plan and interact with my hometown care providers so I could have care close to home. The relief I felt in that moment was overwhelming and very appreciated.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022
My doctor was absolutely awesome. Very professional. A gentleman. Quite obvious he's a leader in his profession
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2022
Dr. Shepard is an excellent Dr. He is very thorough and always answers all of your questions .He goes over all of the tests that he orders and explains everything. Dr. Shepard is definitely an asset to Cleveland Clinic. Thank you.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021
Very happy with care from Dr. Dale Shepherd
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2021
Dr Shepard has always been receptive in responding to issues & concerns, he listens & pay attention to all your questions & respond in a way that you understand. He's very pleasant & does not intimidate you.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
Intelligent analysis, logical, realistic, helpful,...I consider Dr. Dale Shepard a good friend !
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2021
Visiting the Cleveland clinic cancer center and consulting with Dr. Sheppard was a pleasant and informative meeting.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2021
Dr. Shepherd was excellent in every way.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2021
Dr was very attentive to my issues
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2021
The care I received from Dr.Dale Shepard has been , by far, the best I've ever received. Ever!!!!