Zachary Sheppard, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Advanced practice provider Zachary Sheppard earned an associate degree in nursing at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Addison, Ill., and a master’s at Prairie View A&M School of Nursing in Houston. He has been a nurse practitioner since 2014.

A board-certified family nurse practitioner and licensed advanced practice registered nurse, Zachary also holds certificates in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support. His diverse clinical experience includes family practice, primary care pediatrics, occupational health and addiction medicine.

Zachary enjoys the holistic aspect of primary care, particularly prevention, education and finding the source of problems. Zachary wants his patients to feel that they were heard, that someone was listening to them and that they learned something from him.

Away from his practice, Zachary likes to read, travel, play board games, cook, eat and learn new things, both practical and academic. An animal lover, he shares his life with five cats and a dog. He’s also interested in archery, martial arts and sword fighting.