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Neurosurgery Expertise for Complex Conditions

Complex brain and spine conditions require expert care and attention. When non-invasive treatments prove unsuccessful, patients can find the highest level of care from a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon.

Neurosurgeons have trained for an average of eight to nine years. These experts are focused on protecting the spinal cord, nerves and brain, and have significantly more training than any other surgeon who operates on the spine.

Our neurosurgeons perform a wide variety of minimally-invasive procedures and complex surgeries. Each specializes in a different area, often collaborating with each other for the best patient outcomes.

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Collaborative Care

Neurosurgeons lead the team for patients with brain and spinal conditions, but care plans and treatments are highly collaborative.

Our neurosurgeons partner with neuroradiologists, neurologists, neurotologists, pain management specialists, neurological physical therapists, and chiropractors to diagnose and help patients get relief.

Wellstar’s coordinated services for brain and spine care at hospitals and health parks make it easy for patients to access the care they need.

Proven excellence

At Wellstar, we take surgery seriously. That’s why surgical solutions for brain conditions, spine disorders, as well as back and neck pain are only recommended when no other treatment path is likely to be successful.

Our team excels to meet and exceed national quality metrics. We are reviewed by third parties to ensure patients can count on the highest quality care and the best outcomes.

Our spinal surgery programs are accredited Programs of Excellence by Aetna and Blue Cross.

Many of our patients get peace of mind and confidence when a neurosurgeon says they can heal without surgery.

Cerebrovascular & Neurocritical Care

When someone experiences a severe stroke, aneurysm or brain injury, rapid access to expert cerebrovascular and neurocritical care physicians can make all the difference.

With the largest Joint Commission Stroke Certified hospital network in the Southeast, Wellstar is a leader in providing effective and personalized care for patients who have experienced a critical stroke, aneurysm or brain injury.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center both offer the highest level of care for complex strokes and aneurysms. That means you don’t have to go far for the best and safest cerebrovascular and neurocritical care.

Expert Care for Brain & Spine Tumors

The compassionate team at the Wellstar Brain & Spine Tumor STAT Clinic is made up of neurosurgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. We come together to offer the most urgent, patient-centric experience diagnosis and treatment for benign and cancerous tumors of the brain and spine. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists helps patients with nervous system tumors get a treatment plan quicker. Earlier decisions about cancer treatment plans can lead to a faster treatment start date and better outcomes.

At STAT Clinic, our tight-knit team of highly skilled specialists collaborate with each other and offer patients a unified treatment plan recommendation in one day.

Learn more about the Wellstar Brain & Spine Tumor STAT Clinic.

Expert Care for Skull Base Conditions

The evaluation and treatment of skull base disorders demand the expertise of a highly specialized team. These tumors and disorders affect the area between the sinuses, ear and brain. Skull base conditions are highly complex to treat, requiring multidisciplinary planning and the highest level of technical skill to preserve the important nerves and blood vessels in this area. Our neurosurgeons work as part of a multidisciplinary skull base team at Wellstar, often performing complex skull base surgery in tandem with neurotologists.

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Functional Neurosurgery

Functional neurosurgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures that help people with specific neurological conditions. Depending on your diagnosis, the goal of these procedures is to help you have better control over your body movement, fewer or no seizures or less pain. This means you can keep doing the things you love and enjoy. 

Wellstar is one of the few places in metro Atlanta providing advanced functional neurosurgical care. We brought this unique specialty here so people with complex disorders can get the care they need—closer to home. 

Learn more about functional neurosurgery at Wellstar.

Neuroradiology & Advanced Imaging

Wellstar is one of the only programs in the nation with a dedicated neuroradiology program. Our experts have advanced training specific to the nervous system. Neuroradiologists read imaging studies to help diagnose nervous system tumors more accurately. Patients may have CT scans, MRI scans, myelograms and/or angiograms to assess brain and spine tumors and their relation to related blood vessels.
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When an accident left Stephen Nowlin paralyzed, his daughter’s flight EMS transported him to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center.

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When an accident left Stephen Nowlin paralyzed, his daughter's flight EMS transported him to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center.

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Neurosurgeons at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center achieved a new surgical approach to treat an aneurysm behind the eye. Believed to be the first of its kind performed through the nose, it’s called endoscopic endonasal clipping of a superior ophthalmic aneurysm.

New approach treats aneurysm behind eye

Neurosurgeons at Wellstar MCG Health achieved a new surgical approach believed to be the first of its kind performed through the nose.

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Life-Changing Adult Scoliosis Surgery 

Spinal deformity correction can help adults with severe degenerative scoliosis. Wellstar is one of only a few centers in Georgia to offer this complex procedure.

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If you looked up the word “active” in the dictionary, you just might find Ulysses' picture. That changed when severe neck and shoulder pain entered the picture. After a state-of-the-art procedure, he's back in action.

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New Technology for Complex Brain Bleed

Wellstar is home to a new tool that is improving treatment and outcomes for patients experiencing intra-cerebral hemorrhages, or bleeding strokes.

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Conquering Pain with Spine Surgery

With minimally invasive spine surgeries and compassionate, expert caregivers, Wellstar’s spine patients are returning to their routines, pain-free.

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Expert Stroke Care at Wellstar

No stroke is ever the same. That's why we provide world-class stroke care for each and every patient when they need it most.

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Defeating Pain with Spine Surgery

Barbara Deans was worried she would never walk again—until she went to Wellstar. She turned to her neurosurgeon at Wellstar Cobb about her next steps.

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First Neurovascular Robotic Procedure 

A neurosurgeon performed the first robotic neurovascular case at Wellstar Kennestone—a diagnostic cerebral angiogram.

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Life-Saving Treatment for Ischemic Strokes

Wellstar is dedicated to developing faster, more effective stroke treatments.

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Spotting a Stroke FAST

Call 911 immediately if you suspect a stroke. Paramedics can start treatment on the way to the hospital, improving outcomes.

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Types of Stroke—Not All Are the Same

Warning signs of a stroke—like numb arms, confusion, loss of balance or trouble speaking—are clear. But underlying causes can be harder to uncover.

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