As a 1970 graduate from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Elian Shepherd, MD with the Methodist Physician Group Orthopedic and Spine Center in Merrillville, Indiana has been providing top-notch orthopedic care to patients for almost half a century. He’s fellowship-trained at Northwestern University and a board-certified specialist in spinal surgery. Dr. Shepherd is the current medical director of the Spine Care Center and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. At the Methodist Physician Group Orthopedic and Spine Center, Dr. Shepherd works with patients suffering from spinal deformities such as scoliosis, spine tumors and herniated discs. He picked this particular specialty after witnessing patients suffering from spinal ailments. He works with the Center to provide their patients with the most advanced technology and focused treatment techniques for improving outcomes. His hope is to offer comprehensive care plans that improve the lives of the people he serves.