Susanna Shepard, PA-C

Susanna Shepard, PA-C, is a compassionate and enthusiastic physician assistant who has found her passion working in the field of inpatient hematology/oncology. She understands the nuances of inpatient medicine and how much of an important difference an empathetic and caring provider can make while receiving news of a life-changing diagnosis. Her areas of expertise include:

• Hospital Medicine

• Hematology

• Oncology

• Internal Medicine

• Acute Care

About Me

I am originally from rural Virginia but have found my home in Jacksonville as the majority of my family lives in the surrounding area. I thrive in high-energy atmospheres including the city as well as inpatient medicine. When I’m not in the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my cats, going to the beach, hot yoga, cycling classes and listening to live music.

Inpatient medicine is demanding and fast-paced, however, I always make an effort to get to know my patients on a more personal level and give them the attention to detail that they deserve. I’m extremely passionate about health literacy and have found more positive outcomes when patients understand their diagnosis, ways to treat their disease and manage symptoms in a language they understand.

Specialties

• Physician Assistant

Boards

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Languages

• English

Hospital Affiliation

• Baptist Medical Center South
• Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Legal Practice Name

• Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians Inc

Ages Treated

• Adult
• Senior