Rachel Shepherd

Rachel Shepherd, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

River Place OB GYN: Austin Office

6611 Riverplace Blvd
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78730
Phone: (512) 473-8300 Fax: (844) 971-6110

River Place OB GYN: Pflugerville Office

18900 Limestone Commercial Dr
Suite 600
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Phone: (512) 375-3440 Fax: (933) 974-1976

Education

Residency: Brown University

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center

Hospital Affiliations

St Davids North Austin

Dr. Shepherd is a native Texan who grew up in Lindale. She started her career as a teacher. She has a passion for helping others and taught in places from San Antonio to India. Dr. Shepherd decided to combine her love of teaching, interest in women’s health and passion for service into a career in medicine. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center and finished her residency at the Ivy League’s Brown University. Dr. Shepherd takes pride in educating patients about their condition, providing personalized care and forming meaningful relationships with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, running and spending time with her husband, also a teacher, and two children. She is excited to return home to Texas and to join the River Place OB/GYN team!

Patient Reviews

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Annual Exam

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Skin Infections

Dr Shepard was helpful and kind.

Endometrial Biopsy

Dr. Shepherd is a doctor I can trust. I will schedule all future gyn appointments with her.

Annual Exam

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Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Shepard is kind and caring and thorough.

Annual Exam

Dr. Shepherd is a rockstar- she is attentive, smart, caring and professional.

Follow-up

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Annual Exam

Staff were great and friendly. Dr. S has the best bedside manner in Austin. The office is warm and welcoming.

Annual Exam

Dr. Shepherd has an incredible bedside manner. She is attentive, honest, and embodies everything you would want in a physician. I genuinely look forward to my annual exam, not just for the checkup but because of her exceptional care. She listens intently, provides thoughtful recommendations, and has guided me toward great success in my health journey. Simply put, she is AWESOME!

OB Care

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OB Care

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Obstetrical (Pregnancy) Ultrasound / Sonogram

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Annual Exam

Great staff and confidence in Dr. Shepard

Hysteroscopy

Good care from Dr Shepherd.

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Annual Exam

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Annual Exam

Was kept waiting over 45 minutes, missed our sons holiday school event

Annual Exam

Dr Shepherd is very kind, reassuring and provides solutions

Post-Partum Appointment

Dr. Shepherd is the best doctor I have ever received care from. She has made me feel very comfortable and I wouldn’t have wanted any other Doctor to care for me and my newborn.

Annual Exam

Dr. Shepard is a wonderful Dr. She is thorough and knowledgeable. Most importantly to me, she's kind and welcoming. She makes me feel at ease and comfortable.

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

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Ultrasound

Dr Shepherd always is so nice and understanding to me when we visit. I always feel seen and understood and my questions are always answered.

Annual Exam

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Ultrasound

I feel supported and all my questions were answered.

Annual Exam

Nurse and doctor were excellent

OB Care

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Annual Exam

Dr Shepherd is the best. She is very knowledgeable. She is good listener and taking the time not only to fully understand but also address my concerns. She always goes above and beyond and provides excellent cares. I highly recommend her.

Annual Exam

Dr. Shepard is great and always helpful with any questions I have.

Ultrasound

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Menopause Management / Education

Dr shepherd is always wonderful. Kind, good communication, compassionate, knowledgeable

Post-Partum Appointment

Dr Shepherds always great

Annual Exam

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Annual Exam

Attentive listening, gentleness and demeanor of Dr. Shepherd makes the exam much easier to endure. Vey empathetic team.

Annual Exam

Dr. Sheppard is a wonderful Dr. she takes time to listen and answer questions. She is very caring and has great bedside manner.

Annual Exam

Comfortable, safe environment. Knowledgeable, kind staff. Quick, direct results.