Our Building

During Dr. Sheppard’s first days in Norfolk, he envisioned a facility that would offer patients multi-specialty integrated care – under one roof – by audiologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, nutritionists and dentists, all working in concert to provide a balanced, holistic approach to medical care. He imagined a facility infused with light, an art gallery, surrounded by trees and water, punctuated with mountain laurel – even a piano for impromptu concerts. The elements would have profound value in making his patients feel comfortable, confident and cared for.

Dr. Sheppard’s vision became a reality in November 2005 . with the dedication of VEC’s new state-of-the-art Central Office . This 34,000 square foot facility is located on Military Highway South, just off I-264, Exit 13A. We are open Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours.

This facility ranks in the 97 th percentile of all ophthalmic facilities in the U.S. and includes 17 examination rooms, a climate-controlled laser suite for the Bausch & Lomb Technolas excimer laser for laser vision correction, a state-licensed ambulatory surgery center, a full service hearing healthcare center staffed by licensed audiologists, a dermatology clinic with a fully equipped Mohs histopathology lab, a complete dental care center including a clinic for the study and treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome, and a skin care clinic with exclusive product lines including Allergan, Obagi, and Dermagenetics. Our state licensed ambulatory surgery center is the first family-centered surgery center in Virginia, complete with observation rooms where family members are only a few feet away from their loved ones during surgery. The latest techniques are practiced here, using world-class technology.