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Wellstar Neurosurgery

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 215
Smyrna, GA 30080
Our Areas of Focus

Comprehensive care

We collaborate across specialties to recommend the appropriate level of care and create personalized treatment plans. 

Expertise & excellence

Patients can count on care trained to protect the spine—our neurosurgeons are board-certified and fellowship-trained.

State-of-the-art treatments

A range of minimally invasive and complex procedures are available to improve life for patients with neurological conditions.

Close to home

We’re dedicated to bringing compassionate, expert neuro care closer to home for patients and their families.

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About Us

About Us

People with neurological conditions in Vinings, Smyrna and nearby communities have access to expert care close to home. Our top-rated neurosurgeons work closely with specialists across the system to provide the most accurate diagnosis and personalized and comprehensive care. Wellstar neurosurgeons collaborate with each other and with experts in other specialties to help patients have the best outcomes.

While brain and spine surgery is our specialty, it is not always our recommended treatment for patients. Sometimes we recommend alternative treatments such as physical therapy and pain management for spine conditions or radiation oncology treatments for brain tumors. When no other treatment path is likely to be successful, surgical solutions for brain conditions, spine disorders and back and neck pain are recommended.

Our neurosurgeons perform a variety of minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

Brain surgery

We care for people with complex brain conditions, including:
  • Primary and metastatic cancer
  • Non-cancerous brain tumors
  • Brain trauma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Facial pain
  • Stroke

Spine surgery

Our neurosurgeons perform a variety of minimally invasive procedures and complex surgeries, including:
  • Cervical disk replacements and fusions
  • Lumbar diskectomy and laminectomy surgery for low back pain syndromes
  • Peripheral nerve decompression surgery for various conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome and compression neuropathies
  • Spinal deformity correction surgery
  • Spine trauma surgery
  • Surgery for spinal cord tumors (cancerous and benign)
  • Spine surgery for many other conditions
Office Location
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 215
Smyrna, GA 30080

Contact

Phone (770) 422-2326

Fax (770) 422-7797


Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Closed Opens 8:00 AM

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Meet our Team

Rishi Gupta, MD

Vascular Neurologist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Vascular Neurology
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Marcus Gates, MD

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
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Meet our Team

Rishi Gupta, MD

Vascular Neurologist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Vascular Neurology
Learn More
Marcus Gates, MD

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
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Rishi Gupta, MD

Vascular Neurologist with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Vascular Neurology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Gupta earned his bachelor’s degree at Columbia University and earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. He completed his internal medicine internship at the University Of Nevada Las Vegas School Of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.


He is a member of the American Neurological Association. Dr. Gupta is in practice with Wellstar Neurosurgery.

Marcus Gates, MD

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Patient Rating

Dr. Marcus Gates is a neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive spine surgery, complex spinal disease, neuro-oncology and neuro-trauma.

Dr. Gates first found his passion for medicine after a serious car accident. While being treated, he was moved by the care and commitment of his medical team. In turn, Dr. Gates decided to dedicate his life to restoring patients to better health. As a Georgia native, Dr. Gates represented his home state during his time at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. At the prestigious institution, he earned a bachelor's degree in biology and graduated summa cum laude as the valedictorian.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Gates transitioned to Meharry Medical College where he also graduated as the valedictorian. During his time in medical school, he was drawn to the neurosciences and knew he could make a difference in the field.

Dr. Gates completed his residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, serving as both chief resident and Instructor of Neurosurgery. He is also a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS).

Every day, Dr. Gates enjoys using his skills to take on challenging and complex neurological cases. However, the most fulfilling part of his work is developing personalized plans for his patients and improving their quality of life.

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Appointments and Cancellations
Please call our office to schedule an appointment. If you need to cancel, we ask that you notify us 24 to 48 hours prior to the appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your appointment will need to be rescheduled.

We use an automated appointment reminder system to notify you two days prior to your appointment.

How to prepare for your appointment
  1. It is imperative that you bring copies of all X-rays, MRIs and CT scans that pertain to your condition. Reports alone are not sufficient and a final neurosurgical opinion and recommendation cannot be given without a complete review of all pertinent studies. Please do not rely on referring physicians to send the films.
  2. If possible, please complete new patient evaluation forms prior to your appointment. Forms can be completed either before or at your scheduled appointment.
  3. Please bring copies of all medication lists with you. These lists should include medication name, dosage and frequency.

Directions
Once you enter the Wellstar Vinings Health Park campus, park in the lot for free.
Insurance and Payments
Wellstar accepts most medical insurance plans. We work hard to create lasting relationships with insurance companies to ensure you can receive the care you need.

Please call our office if you need help understanding your insurance coverage and financial responsibility.
 
Prescription Refills
Please call your pharmacy to request prescription refills. We respond to the pharmacy within 48 business hours.
Printable Office Forms

Authorization for Release of PHI
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MyChart Teen Proxy
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Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
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Patient Communication Designation
Patient Communication Designation Spanish
Patient Registration
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Referrals
For patients
Referrals are not required for appointments, but some insurance companies may require them to cover the visit and associated tests and procedures.

For providers
If you are a physician referring a new patient, please call the main office or send a fax. Wellstar providers can enter a referral in Epic. 
 
Neurological Rehabilitation
After surgery, our patients have access to Wellstar’s best-in-class inpatient and outpatient neuro rehabilitation at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. Our multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams have neurological-specific training to help patients become as independent as possible and live their lives to the fullest.

Learn more about neurological rehabilitation at Wellstar or find the location nearest to you.

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