Dr. Shepherd is a fellowship trained and board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacement. He was born and raised in the Wichita area and graduated from Goddard High School. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School and completed a 5 year residency at the University of Kansas – Wichita.
 
Dr. Shepherd joined AOA after completing a total joint reconstruction fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, which is amongst the most prestigious joint replacement centers in the world. He specializes in partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement.
 
Dr. Shepherd and his wife, Lauren, enjoy playing golf and spending time with family and friends.

W. Tom Swan, RPA-C

Physician Assistant
 
Education:
Masters of Physician Assistant, Wichita State University

Licensure:
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
 
 
Certifications:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
 
Other Activities:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
United States Paratrooper; 82nd Airborne Division Scout

Michelle Gaily, ST

Education

Occupational Science in Surgical Technology – 2014
 

Professional Activities

Association of Surgical Technologists