Hayley Shade, M.D., Joins Shepherd Center’s Medical Staff
SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center to expand with the addition of Dr. Shade
Shepherd Center recently welcomed Hayley Shade, M.D., to its medical staff. A sports neurotrauma–trained physician specializing in the diagnosis, management, and long-term care of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries, Dr. Shade will provide care for clients at Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative, allowing the program to expand by providing care and rehabilitation for additional military veterans, service members, and first responders who struggle with traumatic brain injuries and mental health concerns.
“Dr. Shade’s collaborative, patient-centered approach to care makes her an excellent fit for our culture, and her extensive training will allow us to expand access to Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative,” said Michael Yochelson, M.D., MBA, chief medical officer at Shepherd Center. “She is an excellent addition to Shepherd Center’s medical staff.”
Dr. Shade will also see patients at Shepherd Center’s Complex Concussion Clinic, which provides comprehensive, research-based evaluation and treatment to help patients get back to work, school, and play faster and with fewer long-term complications after a complex concussion.
Originally from DeSoto, Texas, Dr. Shade has an undergraduate degree in biology from Texas Christian University and a master’s in biomedical sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed a neurology residency at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. She then completed a neurotrauma fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
“I was drawn to Shepherd Center for its national reputation in neurorehabilitation and its commitment to helping patients reclaim independence and quality of life,” said Dr. Shade. “I’m excited about the opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, which not only supports provider growth but also ensures the best outcomes for patients.”
With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.