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
- Challenges and Choices of Aging
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical Trials
- Medical Oncology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Angiosarcomas
- Askin’s Tumors
- Bladder Cancer
- Cancer
- Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Colorectal Cancer
- Endocrine Cancer
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
- Geriatric Oncology
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Primary Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Chest Wall
- Prostate Cancer
- Radiation Induced Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Sarcoma
- Uterine Cancer
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
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
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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As of 1/21/2019, 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:
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Sanofi S.A.
- Celgene Corporation
- Genentech, Inc
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.
95 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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Knows Medical History | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
Dr Shepard is one of few doctors that know about EHE. He answered all of our concerns, and there were many since EHE is so rare. I understand my cancer much better now.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
Dr. Dale Shepherd was informative and kind and answered all my questions. He was also amusing which I consider an important part of the he healing process
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2019
Dr. Shepherd and staff just fantastic!!!
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2019
Dr. Shepard is excellent! Very caring with a very good way of explaining the problem and potential treatment options.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2019
Dr. Shepard is the best. He is always friendly, courteous and allows all the time I need to ask questions or state concerns that I need. I highly recommend him to everyone I know.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2019
our discussion with Dr. Shepard was very enlightening. He was vey thorough with his explanations. He provided insight to the questions we were unsure of. Most of all, he gave you impression that you were his only patient for day. At no point did we feel we were on a time - limit. That is extremely important to me and appreciated
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2019
overall we had very good experience with everything at the clinic and Dr Shepherd was very professional and kind with a great personality.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2019
great experience with doctor Sheppard , nurse, receptionists, and appointment team. these visits are never easy but the staff makes it so much better. I'm very happy to be in the care of the CLE clinic and Dr Shepard's team.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2019
Dr. Shepherd answered all my questions about my rare cancer and having me follow up with specialist to ease my anxiety. I feel so relieved after my appointment.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2019
dr Shepherd was very understanding!
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2019
Dr. Shepard is wonderful! he is professional yet very personal and honest with his thoughts and recommendations. I'm very thankful to have him as my oncologist.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
Dr Sheppard is amazing.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2019
Dr Dale Shepherd is the best doctor I have have encountered in my lifetime. I feel very comfortable in talking with him and trust and value his recommendations. He's the best.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2019
overall good experience. doctor very knowledgeable but I felt the information we received could have been given over the phone.we had a lot of expense to drive just to be told surgery was not an option but medication was.
Reviewed on May 20, 2019
Dr. Shepard is amazing and very easy to speak with. It was the first time that I felt comfortable talking about my medical condition.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2019
excellent doctor with whom you can openly discuss medical and treatment issues. I am glad he is on my treatment team.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2019
Best Doctor appointment I've ever had!!
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2019
my experience with Dr. Shepherd he is very knowledgeable when it comes to cancer when I meet with him we talk about what is going on and we figure out a game plan and follow through with it, he's a good doctor and I have no problems with him And a very respectable.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2019
Dr Shepard listens to issue and concerns very well. He is knowledgeable and honest in his responses, professional and pleasant to talk to. He encourages you to raise any questions or concerns and does not intimidate you.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2019
Everything was absolutely so smooth at the Clinic..Doctor explained everything to us..
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2019
Dr Shepard always gives me all the time I need. I really appreciate him. I recommend Cleveland Clinic to EVERYONE.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019
dr Shepard was kind and empathetic to our diagnosis