An aerial view of Shepherd Center and the Irene and George Woodruff Family Residence Center.

Personalized, Compassionate Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Shepherd Center is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.

Our team of expert clinicians provides individualized patient recovery plans and compassionate care, whether you’re recovering from a life-changing injury or stroke or other neuromuscular condition.

Dr. Wesley Chai meets with a patient in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit.

About Shepherd Center

Founded in 1975, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top 10 rehabilitation hospitals in the nation.

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Michael Yochelson, M.D., MBA, is the chief medical officer at Shepherd Center.

Why Choose Shepherd?

It's important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a rehabilitation or treatment program.

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Wesley Chay, M.D., visits with a patient in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit.

About Shepherd Center

Sarah Morrison, Shepherd Center CEO

Meet Our CEO

A hallway sign at Shepherd Center that directs people to the ICU, Conference Room, ICU Waiting, Education Classroom, and Therapy Gym.

Quicks Facts

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Ethics

Shepherd alum Daniel Hund, who uses a wheelchair after sustaining a spinal cord injury, a traumatic brain injury and having both legs amputated above the knee, gets a sloppy kiss from his dog, Olaf.

Publications

Russell Gore, M.D., evaluates a patient in the Complex Concussion Clinic at Shepherd Center.

Charges for Care

Ben Thrower, M.D., medical director of the Andrew C. Carlos MS institute at Shepherd Center

Medical Staff

Speech-language pathologist Lorelei Benham chats with JoTandria Brown-Leary, a patient in the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation and Wellness Program.

Tour Shepherd

Shepherd Center patient Devin Bateman and his mom, Celeste, celebrate Mothers' Day at Shepherd Center.

Visiting Information

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Advocacy

Speech-language pathologist Deborah Vega works with Kaytlin Marquess to help her improve her respiratory support for speech, resonance, pitch range, and loudness levels.

Patient Cost Estimator

Shepherd Center's main campus

Transparency Documents

Jamie Shepherd is Shepherd Center's president and chief operating officer.

Leadership Team

Alana Shepherd , co-founder of Shepherd Center , stands in front of one of Shepherd Center's many works of art.

History and Mission

Former Shepherd Center patient Chris Boshar is assisted in checking his email.

Email a Patient

Peer support liaison Talbot Kennedy connects with patient George Casares.

Peer Support

Legendary Party 2018 co-chairs Leslie Bryant Jackson, Ruth Dobbs Anthony and Gena Bryant Chalfa with Shepherd Center co-founder Alana Shepherd.

Events

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Board of Directors

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Facts Sheets

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Request Medical Records

A logo that says "U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rehabilitation 2022-23" overlays an image of Shepherd Center.

Awards and Recognition

Liz Thrush, CTRS, is a lead recreational therapist at Shepherd Center.

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