James Shepherd, MD
Internal Medicine and Family Medicine
About
Dr. James W. Shepherd has nearly 20 years of experience providing exceptional care as a Family Physician at Pleasant Lake Medical Center. He joined the practice in December of 2002 after spending just over a year at a previous office as a family physician. His patients appreciate his ability to explain medical issues in a language that is easy to understand.
Specialty Interests:
Family Medicine, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Chronic Disease Management
Profile:
A board-certified physician in family medicine, Dr. Shepherd was an instructor with the Department of Family and Community Medicine for the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Family Medicine Residency Program from 2001-2002. He has served as a preceptor for Boston University Medical School students from 2003 to the present. From 2006-2008, Dr. Shepherd was the chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Cape Cod Hospital.
About
Dr. Carol A. Topolewski has cared for patients at Pleasant Lake Medical Center since she first opened the practice in 1977. With over 40 years of experience in Family Medicine, Dr. Topolewski places great importance on giving each patient the personal attention that they deserve.
Specialty Interests:
Family Medicine, Primary Care, Chronic Disease Management
Profile:
From 1982-2000 she was the medical director at Brewster Manor Nursing Home. For 16 years from 2000-2016 she was the medical director at EPOCH Nursing Home and starting in 2016 Dr. Topolewski became the medical director at Wingate of Brewster Nursing Home. Dr. Topolewski has been honored with the Physician’s Recognition Award three separate times during her career: 1984, 1990, and 1996. In 2003 she received the Hospital Staff Service Award from the Cape Cod Hospital Customer Service Committee.