John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc, FACS
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
A commitment to world-class specialty eye care
Dr. John Sheppard is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained corneal eye surgeon. As the President of Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Sheppard oversees our overall mission of providing a leading academic, clinical, and research center for excellence in ophthalmology. He is committed to providing the highest quality eye care solutions and he is widely regarded as a leader in his field.
Expert Advice & Mentorship
- EyeCare Partners 2022
Regional Medical Director - EyeCare Partners Philanthropy and Community Outreach Committee
Chairman - EyeCare Partners Foundation
Board of Directors - Eastern Virginia Medical School
Faculty Teaching Award, Ophthalmology Residency - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member - Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Member - Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Member - Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
Member - American Uveitis Society
Member - Windsor National Associates
Member - ACS, American College of Surgeons, Virginia Chapter
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World Class Expertise
- Named Top Doc by Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2019
- Paton Society, Lions Medical Eye Bank , 2016
- Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2010
- Featured Cover Story, Hampton Roads MD News Magazine, 2006
- Best Doctors in America, 2005
- Lens Opacities Classification System, Version III (LOCS III) Certification, 2004
- Best Doctors in America, 2002
- Case Western Reserve University, Dept. of Ophthalmology Appreciation, 2001
- Mentor Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1998
- Chairman, Lions Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia Executive Board, 1997
- US Patent #08.408000 Photothrombosis of Vascular & Neoplastic Tissues, 1996
- Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1995
- Principal Investigator, FDA Orphan Drug Program, FD-R-001020-01, 1994
- President, Tidewater Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Society, 1993
- Associate Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1993
- Board of Directors, Lions Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia, 1989
- National Research Service Award, National Eye Institute, 1987
- Heed/Knapp Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship, 1987
- National Society to Prevent Blindness Burroughs-Wellcome Scholarship, 1986
- Robert E. Shoemaker Resident Research Award; Pennsylvania Academy of O & O, 1986
- Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship, U.S. Navy, 1975
Consulting
Professional business development consulting and networking with over 96 pharmaceutical, surgical, and diagnostic companies in the rapidly changing and growing ocular care industry.
Public Speaking
Over 750 invited presentations, lectures, symposia, chairmanships, moderator positions, promotional work, academic lectures, and visiting professorships nationally and internationally.
Expert Witness
Expert witness for both plaintiff and defense in over 400 medico-legal cases nationwide. Case reviews, consultations, strategy sessions, depositions and trial appearances.
Clinical Research
Principal investigator in over 120 clinical trials for pharmaceuticals, surgical devices, clinical adjuncts and diagnostics for numerous industry partners as well as the NIH, National Eye Institute, and Orphan Drug Program.
Charity Work
Charity work for the EVMS Development Committee, College of William & Mary, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Publications
Publications in peer review journals, trade journals, online medical news outlets, and live presentations for radio, television and online media.
Expert Reviewer
Expert reviewer for national publications, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, trade journals, press outlet articles, and peer review journals.
Keyboard Musician
Pipe organ, Hammond and electric organ for various church and religious services.
Electric piano, grand piano, synthesizer, Hammond organ, Keytar and back-up vocals for rock & roll and rhythm & blues performances with friends, colleagues and fellow musician devotees.
“Chance favors the prepared mind”
Louis Pasteur