Russell Gore, M.D., has been with Shepherd Center since 2015 and works with the following programs:
Specialties
- Vestibular, oculomotor, and balance systems
- Neurology
- Brain Injury Medicine
Education and training
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Oto-Neurology, 2013-2014
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Traumatic Brain Injury, 2013-2014
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2010-2013
United States Air Force
Operational Flight Surgeon, 2002-2010
Emory University School of Medicine
Internship, 2001-2002
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Certified in Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Certified in Brain Injury Medicine
About
Dr. Russell Gore is a member of the clinical team at Shepherd Center, where he brings together his extensive experience as a neurologist, his military background, and his passion for technology.
Dr. Gore earned his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University, followed by his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. After completing an internship at Emory, he served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force for eight years. It was during this time that he developed a keen interest in neurotrauma, caring for many patients who had experienced brain or spinal cord injuries. These experiences have significantly shaped his approach to patient care at Shepherd Center.
As the director of vestibular neurology at Shepherd Center, Dr. Gore treats patients with dizziness and balance issues resulting from spinal cord or brain injuries. His expertise began in the Air Force, caring for pilots with similar issues. Dr. Gore emphasizes the importance of the vestibular system for spatial orientation and its role in helping patients relearn essential skills like transfers, sitting up, and walking.
In addition to this role, Dr. Gore treats patients in Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative, a rehabilitation program for service members with mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries and PTSD from post-9/11 conflicts. This role aligns well with his experience, allowing him to help these patients transition back to active duty or civilian life.
Dr. Gore’s engineering background fuels his interest in assistive technologies to improve patient outcomes. An adjunct associate professor at Georgia Tech and Emory University’s Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, he is also a widely published researcher.
