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.

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.