Meet Our People

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Extraordinary care led by extraordinary people

When you’re looking for specialized care, it’s not just about medical expertise — it’s about finding a team that truly cares. From the moment you arrive and throughout your care journey, our team is dedicated to making sure you feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Leadership focused on your well-being

  • A woman wearing a patterned blouse sits in a wheelchair while smiling and chatting with a healthcare professional kneeling next to her. The healthcare professional is in a white coat and has curly hair. They are in a clinical hallway.

    Physicians

    Expert physicians guiding your care with empathy and deep commitment.
  • A group of 18 people is gathered outdoors, posing for a photo. They are positioned in rows, with three people seated on a bench in the front. Fallen leaves and trees in the background suggest an autumn setting. Everyone is dressed in business casual attire.

    Leadership

    A visionary team leading our mission of hope, healing, and exceptional care.
  • A group of people stand in front of a yellow excavator, holding bottles, at an outdoor event. Some wear suits and others wear casual attire. A white tent and green trees are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Board of Directors

    Passionate community leaders advancing the care and services at Shepherd Center.

Our people by the numbers

20+

Attending physicians

300+

Nurses

300+

Therapists

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We believe you can do amazing things

With heart, humor, and unmatched expertise, more than 1,800 professionals are here for you and your family. From physicians and nurses to therapists and support staff, we’re dedicated to delivering compassionate care that empowers you to thrive.

We got to know staff from housekeeping to the coffee kiosk and patients from all over. When you’re there as long as we were and surrounded by people whose lives are also getting flipped upside down, everyone quickly becomes an extension of your family. We’ve created a lifelong family at Shepherd.

Codi Southerland, North Carolina Daughter of Patient with Spinal Cord Injury

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