Lauren Greenfeld
PT, D.P.T., NCS
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Coordinator
Acquired Brain Injury Inpatient Program Manager
Lauren Greenfeld, PT, D.P.T., NCS, has been with Shepherd Center since 2003 and has been part of the Mercer University-Shepherd Center Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy since 2011.
Education and training
Emory University School of Medicine
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2003
Master of Physical Therapy, 2000
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, 1997
Certifications
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)
Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
About
Lauren Greenfeld is a passionate and dedicated Program Manager within Shepherd Center’s Acquired Brain Injury Program, where she oversees the comprehensive care of patients within a 58-bed acquired brain injury unit in an acute inpatient rehabilitation center. Her expertise covers a wide range of patient diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, stroke (CVA), brain tumors, anoxic brain injury, encephalopathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, and dual diagnosis cases of TBI and spinal cord injury. Her prior experience also encompasses the management of physical therapy needs and coverage in a 10-bed ICU.
Her commitment to neurologic physical therapy extends beyond her managerial role to the Mercer University-Shepherd Center Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy, where she took the lead in its development in 2011 and currently serves as the program coordinator. In this capacity, she is instrumental in continually refining and organizing the residency program to maintain its position at the forefront of innovation and excellence in the field. Lauren actively promotes increased mentorship and resident involvement, fostering a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to neurologic physical therapy.
Lauren’s active involvement in professional organizations exemplifies her unwavering dedication to advancing her field. She is a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, and the Neurology Section of APTA. Furthermore, she serves as an adjunct clinical faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Mercer University while actively participating in field-related research, publications, and presentations.