Dr. Aurora V. Yllana-Shepperd is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care for patients age 16 and older in the Kingwood community. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2001 and completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Yllana-Shepperd is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and helping patients navigate their healthcare journey through thoughtful coordination between primary care and specialty providers.
Known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach, Dr. Yllana-Shepperd takes the time to listen, answer questions, and ensure her patients feel heard and supported. Because she believes every patient deserves her full attention, appointments occasionally run behind schedule—but patients appreciate that she gives them the time and care they need and can expect the same personalized attention during their own visit. Dr. Yllana-Shepperd is accepting new patients and provides care in English.
Pronunciation: Yllana-Shepperd (ill-ee-YAH-nuh SHEP-erd)