Shepherd Center: Atlanta Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Facility • East Point, GA • Since 1975
About
Shepherd Center is a private, nonprofit hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in rehabilitation and treatment for complex conditions such as spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. Key details: - Location: 2020 Peachtree Road NE/NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 (HQ on Peachtree Rd) - Type: Nonprofit rehabilitation hospital (152-bed facility with a 10-bed ICU) - Founded: 1975; Headquartered in Atlanta - Services: Medical treatment, rehabilitation medicine, therapy, and ongoing research in spinal cord injury, brain injury, MS, and related neuromuscular conditions - Mission: Transforming lives with hope and dignity - Staff/scale: ~879 employees; active in research and specialized clinics - Availability: Multiple offices in the U.S.; specializes in brain and spinal cord injury, among other conditions - Contacts: Main line and general information via shepherd.org; inquiries can be directed to their listed phone numbers If you’re specifically seeking brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation in Atlanta, Shepherd Center is a primary nonprofit option with dedicated programs and clinical teams.
Clinic Type
Rehabilitation Facility
Address
2020 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, US
Phone
4043522020
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Opening Hours
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.6/5 stars (936 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 4.7/5 stars (9 reviews)
Patients praise
- high patient satisfaction scores and strong recommendation rates
- experienced and compassionate care for complex injuries like brain and spinal cord trauma
- nationally recognized rehabilitation specialty hospital
- attentive and caring medical professionals reported by many families
Common complaints
- concerns regarding staff responsiveness, communication, and professionalism
- instances where patients felt judged or were refused admission based on specific injury circumstances
- limitations in availability of specialized nursing lines
- unresponsiveness to certain complaints filed with external agencies like the BBB
"Shepherd Center is a wonderful, amazing place with caring and attentive professionals. My 17 yr old daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury... everyone was so caring."
— Birdeye user review"Half of the staff was nice and had humor. And half of them was stuck up and acted like there to good... It could have been alot better of an experience."
— Virtuous Reviews user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- U.S. News & World Report Names Shepherd Center Among Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 in Rehabilitation — Jul 29, 2025
- Shepherd Center celebrates 50 years of treating brain, spinal injuries in Atlanta – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta — Aug 18, 2025
- Shepherd Center celebrating 50 years of helping people recover from debilitating injuries – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta — Oct 21, 2025
- Finding New Frontiers: Celebrating the Marcus Center for Advanced Rehabilitation — Jul 31, 2025
- Rehabilitation Rewired: The Hulse Spinal Cord Injury Lab — Jul 31, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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