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Jonathan P. Shepherd, MD, MSc

Professor of Medicine
NPI Number:
1114048329
Academic Office Location:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-8071
Website(s):

Urology

Women's Center

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Curriculum Vitae:

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Dr. Shepherd is a board-certified urogynecologist specializing in treating women with urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and disorders that affect the bladder, reproductive organs, and bowels.

Education
DegreeInstitutionMajor
BSUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillBiology
MDUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillMedicine
MScUniversity of PittsburghClinical Research

Post-Graduate Training
TrainingInstitutionSpecialty
InternshipGreenville Hospital System, University Medical CenterObstetrics and Gynecology
ResidencyGreenville Hospital System, University Medical CenterObstetrics and Gynecology
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical CenterFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards
Name of Award/HonorAwarding Organization
Ranked #2 in “Most Accessed Articles of the Year” (Chang OH, Shepherd JP*, St. Martin B, Sokol ER, Wallace S. Surgical correction of the genital hiatus at the time of sacrocolpopexy: Are concurrent posterior repairs cost-effective. Female Pelv Med and Reconstr Surg. 2022;28:325-31. DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001130. PMID: 35234184.)American Urogynecologic Society
Article selected by this journal which highlights impactful articles published in the Ob Gyn literature that have wide appeal to all Ob Gyn physicians, and publishes their abstract and a summary/critique of the article. (Renkosiak K, Bradley M, Dubinskaya A, Shepherd JP*. Effect of time of year on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing minimally invasive sacral colpopexy or uterosacral ligament suspension. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2022; 77:730-1. DOI: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000001114.)Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey
Article selected as the featured article for “FPMRS News” email sent to all members, 10 June 2022 (Chang OH, Shepherd JP*, St. Martin B, Sokol ER, Wallace S. Surgical correction of the genital hiatus at the time of sacrocolpopexy: Are concurrent posterior repairs cost-effective. Female Pelv Med and Reconstr Surg. 2022;28:325-31.)American Urogynecologic Society
2022 Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction Annual Meeting Essay Competition Winner in Clinical Category, Mentee was awarded for the best manuscript submitted to the annual meeting where the abstract was also presented. (Balasubramanian S, Wang X, Sahil S, Cheng AL, Sutkin G, Shepherd JP*. Risk factors for development of acute pyelonephritis in women with a positive urine culture.)Soc of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Vaginal or Uterine Prolapse
Name & DescriptionCategoryRoleTypeScopeStart YearEnd Year
Urogynecology, The official journal of the American Urogynecology SocietyEditorial BoardAssistant EditorExternalNational2023
UConn Health OR Executive CommitteeAdvisory CommitteeMemberUConn HealthLocal2022
UConn Comparative Effectiveness Committee for the ORAdvisory CommitteeChairmanUConn HealthLocal2022
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2024 Annual Meeting, Scientific Program CommitteeProfessional/Scientific OrganizationAbstract Review CommitteeExternalNational2019

Journal Articles

Title or AbstractTypeSponsor/EventDate/YearLocation
Are Antibiotics Necessary with Sacral Neuromodulation? A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.TalkAmerican Urogyn Society2023Portland Oregon
The impact of preoperative HbA1c on reoperation rates in women undergoing surgery for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.PosterSoc of Gyn Surgeons2023Tucson, Arizona
Cost-effectiveness of urethral bulking with polyacrylamide hydrogel compared to other treatments for stress urinary incontinenceTalkAmer Urogyn Soc and the Int Urogyn Assoc2022Austin, TX
Surgical correction of the genital hiatus at the time of sacrocolpopexy: a 5-year Markov analysisTalkSoc of Gyn Surgeons2022San Antonio, TX
Salpingo-oophorectomy or surveillance for ovarian endometrioma in asymptomatic premenopausal women: a cost-effectiveness analysisPosterSoc of Gyn Surgeons2022San Antonio, TX
Risk factors for development of acute pyelonephritis in women with a positive urine culturePosterSoc of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction2022
Appropriate Guideline Directed HPV Testing During Routine Pap Smears via Electronic Medical Record Change: A Quality Improvement Initiative.PosterSoc of Gyn Oncologists2022