Evan Sheppard, MD

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Language(s):

  • English

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Dr. Evan Sheppard is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV), specializing in fracture care, limb deformities, sports medicine, cerebral palsy, hip deformities, and clubfoot. He completed his medical education at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, followed by residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and fellowship training at Children’s National Hospital.

Passionate about helping children recover from injuries, Dr. Sheppard takes pride in seeing his athletes return to the sports they love after overcoming significant physical and mental challenges. He is known for his patient-centered approach, excellent rapport with families, and commitment to answering questions with care and clarity.

Outside of work, he spends time with his wife and young son, shares his passion for soccer—both as a Chelsea FC fan and as a player—and values the opportunity to create lasting connections with his patients and their families. Dr. Sheppard sees patients at PSV’s Fairfax clinic.

Publications:

Femoroacetabular Impingement in Pediatric Patients. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Sheppard ED, Read CR, Wills BW, Estes AR.
Pediatr Rev. 2019 Mar;40(3):129-137. doi: 10.1542/pir.2017-0137. Epub 2019 Mar 1.
PMID: 30824497 Review.

Topical Review: Approach to Diagnosis and Management of the Pediatric Foot and Ankle in Cerebral Palsy Patients. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Tabaie SA, Videckis AJ, Quan T, Sheppard ED.Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Apr 22;7(2):24730114221091800. doi: 10.1177/24730114221091800. eCollection 2022 Apr.
PMID: 35479332 Free PMC article. Review. No abstract available.

Use of Epidural Analgesia in Children With Neuromuscular Conditions Following Hip Reconstruction. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Tabaie S, Shah A, Tarawneh O, Blaylock G, Sheppard E, Cho K.
Cureus. 2022 Oct 20;14(10):e30522. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30522. eCollection 2022 Oct.
PMID: 36285108 Free PMC article.

Posterior Tibial Slope is Increased in Patients With Tibial Tubercle Fractures and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Sheppard ED, Ramamurti P, Stake S, Stadecker M, Rana MS, Oetgen ME, Young ML, Martin BD.
J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jul 1;41(6):e411-e416. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000001818.
PMID: 33782370

Radial Head Incarceration After Closed Reduction of a Pediatric Elbow Dislocation With a Radial Neck Fracture: A Case Report. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Kraft DB, Sheppard ED.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 Jul 12;6(7):e21.00319. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-21-00319. eCollection 2022 Jul 1.
PMID: 35819833 Free PMC article.

Board Certifications:

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Education:

  • Fellowship: Children’s National Hospital (2020)

    • Residency: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (2019)

      • Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson (2014)

        • Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College (2009)

        Awards & Recognition:

        • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2009)
          • Gold Humanism Society (2009)