As an osteopath, Dr. Shedden treats patients similarly to other physicians, with additional emphasis on a hands-on, or manipulative, approach to treatment.
Dr. Robert Shedden graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1979.
Dr. Shedden has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Osteopathic Medicine, Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Robert Shedden is trained to address a wide range of medical needs in patients through a more holistic approach to care. Osteopathic physicians (DO), also known as osteopaths, are trained in a similar fashion to medical doctors (MD), but are also trained in the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, abbreviated as OMT. Osteopathic providers like Dr. Shedden take a broader view of patient care, looking at factors like lifestyle choices, diet and exercise regimen.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Shedden creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Shedden will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Shedden may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shedden, but only those who participate in Medicare.