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Basheer Shakir, MD

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Basheer Shakir, MD

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019.

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019
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About Basheer Shakir, MD

Dr. Basheer Shakir is an expert in complex and minimally invasive spine procedures that offer less pain, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery time for patients. He also specializes in disk replacements instead of fusions to preserve spinal motion and flexibility, and performs other procedures for patients who have had surgery or suffer from pain not responsive to conventional spine surgery. Dr. Shakir is a past chief of neurosurgery at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Health System where he introduced minimally invasive spine surgery and new techniques and technology for spine surgery.

Dr. Shakir is a past chief of neurosurgery at the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Health System where he introduced minimally invasive spine surgery and new techniques and technology for spine surgery, and a past president of the Oklahoma Neurosurgical Society. Dr. Shakir performs endoscopic spinal surgery and has introduced this technique to the community to optimally serve spinal patients. He also performs spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty and pain procedures. Although less invasive operations are his passion, he also provides complex revision and deformity/scoliosis surgery.

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Medical College of Georgia

Fellowship

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Alternative to Spinal Fusion
  • Disk Replacement Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Motion Preservation Surgery
  • Outpatient Spine Surgery
  • Revision Spine Surgery
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.4

Based on 159 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

The entire staff was AMAZING! I was a little nervous as I have never needed a neurologist before. From the time I walked in the door through the moment the nurse directed me on how to get to Imaging post my visit, the staff was exceptional!!! In addition to their knowledge and professionalism, it was their warmth and smiles.

May 11, 2025

5

I had a great experience with front staff and doctor.

May 3, 2025

5

Couldn't have been treated any better. Great staff

April 30, 2025

5

Excellent service. Couldn't be better.

April 14, 2025

5

The doctor and staff were so professional and knowledgeable.

April 9, 2025

5

Everyone efficient , friendly and went out of their way to take care of us!

March 31, 2025

5

Great doctor!!

March 26, 2025

5

Best service we have ever received.

February 28, 2025

5

Great experience if you can talk about surgery being a good experience.

February 26, 2025

5

Dr. Shakir explained the problem clearly and I was very comfortable with him. When I am ready to do surgery, I will contact him.

February 19, 2025

5

DR. SHAKIR IS TERRIFIC. SMART, THOROUGH AND COMMUNICATIVE. I TRUST HIM.

February 6, 2025

5

The staff is very welcoming. Dr. Shakir listened to my symptoms and gave me his opinion as to what we should do next.

January 15, 2025

5

Feeling so relieved. Doctor was thorough and very intelligent in sorting out my symptoms and what do do about them.

January 4, 2025

5

Dr. Basheer Shakir performed back surgery months ago. I have felt 100% since just weeks afterward. He is precise and excellent. He is pleasant and listens. I would highly recommend him to others.

December 11, 2024

5

An extremely efficient practice that is very patient-focused. From the first call to schedule my first visit to the reality of today's visit, the experience has been welcoming. I travel two hours to the office and it is well worth it. Thanks to Dr.Shakir and an exceptional support team.

December 4, 2024

5

Excellent doctors and nurses. They are all very friendly, I love their care.

November 29, 2024

5

I am extremely pleased to have been referred to you & know I have the best medical professionals for my care.

December 8, 2024

5

The pleasant staff and The Dr was very informative and attentive

November 16, 2024

5

All was great!!

November 7, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer has already performed a very difficult surgery which ended up going through my throat to fix my neck/spine The surgery was successful which is why I'm having him perform another surgery to repair my lower back. Outstanding physician.

November 7, 2024

5

Excellent staff. Thank you

November 7, 2024

5

Nice staff and doctors!

November 6, 2024

5

I love Dr Basheer, by the grace of god he fixed my problem. I literally had no pain from surgery and I have had three previous back surgeries. I think he is a miracle worker.

November 2, 2024

5

I got everything that I was looking for during my visit. And the doctor and all the people were wonderful. And I couldn't give a better recommendation to anyone. I had just a good visit. Everything went great. And I'm looking forward to getting an operation by this doctor. Thank you. Good night.

October 27, 2024

5

Great doctor & staff

October 17, 2024

5

v good experience

October 17, 2024

1

Bad experience. Long wait in the lobby, and exam room. Nurse enter wrong information in the system. Dr didn't listen to my concerns.

October 20, 2024

5

Overall great care.

October 6, 2024

5

Good though office visit.

September 25, 2024

5

The attention is very good, the professional quality is excellent, definitely the best

September 12, 2024

5

The entire staff was AMAZING! I was a little nervous as I have never needed a neurologist before. From the time I walked in the door through the moment the nurse directed me on how to get to Imaging post my visit, the staff was exceptional!!! In addition to their knowledge and professionalism, it was their warmth and smiles.

May 11, 2025

5

I had a great experience with front staff and doctor.

May 3, 2025

5

Couldn't have been treated any better. Great staff

April 30, 2025

5

Excellent service. Couldn't be better.

April 14, 2025

5

The doctor and staff were so professional and knowledgeable.

April 9, 2025

5

Everyone efficient , friendly and went out of their way to take care of us!

March 31, 2025

5

Great doctor!!

March 26, 2025

5

Best service we have ever received.

February 28, 2025

5

Great experience if you can talk about surgery being a good experience.

February 26, 2025

5

Dr. Shakir explained the problem clearly and I was very comfortable with him. When I am ready to do surgery, I will contact him.

February 19, 2025

5

DR. SHAKIR IS TERRIFIC. SMART, THOROUGH AND COMMUNICATIVE. I TRUST HIM.

February 6, 2025

5

The staff is very welcoming. Dr. Shakir listened to my symptoms and gave me his opinion as to what we should do next.

January 15, 2025

5

Feeling so relieved. Doctor was thorough and very intelligent in sorting out my symptoms and what do do about them.

January 4, 2025

5

Dr. Basheer Shakir performed back surgery months ago. I have felt 100% since just weeks afterward. He is precise and excellent. He is pleasant and listens. I would highly recommend him to others.

December 11, 2024

5

An extremely efficient practice that is very patient-focused. From the first call to schedule my first visit to the reality of today's visit, the experience has been welcoming. I travel two hours to the office and it is well worth it. Thanks to Dr.Shakir and an exceptional support team.

December 4, 2024

5

Excellent doctors and nurses. They are all very friendly, I love their care.

November 29, 2024

5

I am extremely pleased to have been referred to you & know I have the best medical professionals for my care.

December 8, 2024

5

The pleasant staff and The Dr was very informative and attentive

November 16, 2024

5

All was great!!

November 7, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer has already performed a very difficult surgery which ended up going through my throat to fix my neck/spine The surgery was successful which is why I'm having him perform another surgery to repair my lower back. Outstanding physician.

November 7, 2024

5

Excellent staff. Thank you

November 7, 2024

5

Nice staff and doctors!

November 6, 2024

5

I love Dr Basheer, by the grace of god he fixed my problem. I literally had no pain from surgery and I have had three previous back surgeries. I think he is a miracle worker.

November 2, 2024

5

I got everything that I was looking for during my visit. And the doctor and all the people were wonderful. And I couldn't give a better recommendation to anyone. I had just a good visit. Everything went great. And I'm looking forward to getting an operation by this doctor. Thank you. Good night.

October 27, 2024

5

Great doctor & staff

October 17, 2024

5

v good experience

October 17, 2024

5

Overall great care.

October 6, 2024

5

Good though office visit.

September 25, 2024

5

The attention is very good, the professional quality is excellent, definitely the best

September 12, 2024

1

Bad experience. Long wait in the lobby, and exam room. Nurse enter wrong information in the system. Dr didn't listen to my concerns.

October 20, 2024

1

Bad experience. Long wait in the lobby, and exam room. Nurse enter wrong information in the system. Dr didn't listen to my concerns.

October 20, 2024

5

The entire staff was AMAZING! I was a little nervous as I have never needed a neurologist before. From the time I walked in the door through the moment the nurse directed me on how to get to Imaging post my visit, the staff was exceptional!!! In addition to their knowledge and professionalism, it was their warmth and smiles.

May 11, 2025

5

I had a great experience with front staff and doctor.

May 3, 2025

5

Couldn't have been treated any better. Great staff

April 30, 2025

5

Excellent service. Couldn't be better.

April 14, 2025

5

The doctor and staff were so professional and knowledgeable.

April 9, 2025

5

Everyone efficient , friendly and went out of their way to take care of us!

March 31, 2025

5

Great doctor!!

March 26, 2025

5

Best service we have ever received.

February 28, 2025

5

Great experience if you can talk about surgery being a good experience.

February 26, 2025

5

Dr. Shakir explained the problem clearly and I was very comfortable with him. When I am ready to do surgery, I will contact him.

February 19, 2025

5

DR. SHAKIR IS TERRIFIC. SMART, THOROUGH AND COMMUNICATIVE. I TRUST HIM.

February 6, 2025

5

The staff is very welcoming. Dr. Shakir listened to my symptoms and gave me his opinion as to what we should do next.

January 15, 2025

5

Feeling so relieved. Doctor was thorough and very intelligent in sorting out my symptoms and what do do about them.

January 4, 2025

5

Dr. Basheer Shakir performed back surgery months ago. I have felt 100% since just weeks afterward. He is precise and excellent. He is pleasant and listens. I would highly recommend him to others.

December 11, 2024

5

An extremely efficient practice that is very patient-focused. From the first call to schedule my first visit to the reality of today's visit, the experience has been welcoming. I travel two hours to the office and it is well worth it. Thanks to Dr.Shakir and an exceptional support team.

December 4, 2024

5

Excellent doctors and nurses. They are all very friendly, I love their care.

November 29, 2024

5

I am extremely pleased to have been referred to you & know I have the best medical professionals for my care.

December 8, 2024

5

The pleasant staff and The Dr was very informative and attentive

November 16, 2024

5

All was great!!

November 7, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer has already performed a very difficult surgery which ended up going through my throat to fix my neck/spine The surgery was successful which is why I'm having him perform another surgery to repair my lower back. Outstanding physician.

November 7, 2024

5

Excellent staff. Thank you

November 7, 2024

5

Nice staff and doctors!

November 6, 2024

5

I love Dr Basheer, by the grace of god he fixed my problem. I literally had no pain from surgery and I have had three previous back surgeries. I think he is a miracle worker.

November 2, 2024

5

I got everything that I was looking for during my visit. And the doctor and all the people were wonderful. And I couldn't give a better recommendation to anyone. I had just a good visit. Everything went great. And I'm looking forward to getting an operation by this doctor. Thank you. Good night.

October 27, 2024

5

Great doctor & staff

October 17, 2024

5

v good experience

October 17, 2024

5

Overall great care.

October 6, 2024

5

Good though office visit.

September 25, 2024

5

The attention is very good, the professional quality is excellent, definitely the best

September 12, 2024

5

The entire staff was AMAZING! I was a little nervous as I have never needed a neurologist before. From the time I walked in the door through the moment the nurse directed me on how to get to Imaging post my visit, the staff was exceptional!!! In addition to their knowledge and professionalism, it was their warmth and smiles.

May 11, 2025

5

I had a great experience with front staff and doctor.

May 3, 2025

5

Couldn't have been treated any better. Great staff

April 30, 2025

5

Excellent service. Couldn't be better.

April 14, 2025

5

The doctor and staff were so professional and knowledgeable.

April 9, 2025

5

Everyone efficient , friendly and went out of their way to take care of us!

March 31, 2025

5

Great doctor!!

March 26, 2025

5

Best service we have ever received.

February 28, 2025

5

Great experience if you can talk about surgery being a good experience.

February 26, 2025

5

Dr. Shakir explained the problem clearly and I was very comfortable with him. When I am ready to do surgery, I will contact him.

February 19, 2025

5

DR. SHAKIR IS TERRIFIC. SMART, THOROUGH AND COMMUNICATIVE. I TRUST HIM.

February 6, 2025

5

The staff is very welcoming. Dr. Shakir listened to my symptoms and gave me his opinion as to what we should do next.

January 15, 2025

5

Feeling so relieved. Doctor was thorough and very intelligent in sorting out my symptoms and what do do about them.

January 4, 2025

5

Dr. Basheer Shakir performed back surgery months ago. I have felt 100% since just weeks afterward. He is precise and excellent. He is pleasant and listens. I would highly recommend him to others.

December 11, 2024

5

I am extremely pleased to have been referred to you & know I have the best medical professionals for my care.

December 8, 2024

5

An extremely efficient practice that is very patient-focused. From the first call to schedule my first visit to the reality of today's visit, the experience has been welcoming. I travel two hours to the office and it is well worth it. Thanks to Dr.Shakir and an exceptional support team.

December 4, 2024

5

Excellent doctors and nurses. They are all very friendly, I love their care.

November 29, 2024

5

The pleasant staff and The Dr was very informative and attentive

November 16, 2024

5

All was great!!

November 7, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer has already performed a very difficult surgery which ended up going through my throat to fix my neck/spine The surgery was successful which is why I'm having him perform another surgery to repair my lower back. Outstanding physician.

November 7, 2024

5

Excellent staff. Thank you

November 7, 2024

5

Nice staff and doctors!

November 6, 2024

5

I love Dr Basheer, by the grace of god he fixed my problem. I literally had no pain from surgery and I have had three previous back surgeries. I think he is a miracle worker.

November 2, 2024

5

I got everything that I was looking for during my visit. And the doctor and all the people were wonderful. And I couldn't give a better recommendation to anyone. I had just a good visit. Everything went great. And I'm looking forward to getting an operation by this doctor. Thank you. Good night.

October 27, 2024

1

Bad experience. Long wait in the lobby, and exam room. Nurse enter wrong information in the system. Dr didn't listen to my concerns.

October 20, 2024

5

Great doctor & staff

October 17, 2024

5

v good experience

October 17, 2024

5

Overall great care.

October 6, 2024

5

Good though office visit.

September 25, 2024

5

The attention is very good, the professional quality is excellent, definitely the best

September 12, 2024

5

The attention is very good, the professional quality is excellent, definitely the best

September 12, 2024

5

Good though office visit.

September 25, 2024

5

Overall great care.

October 6, 2024

5

v good experience

October 17, 2024

5

Great doctor & staff

October 17, 2024

1

Bad experience. Long wait in the lobby, and exam room. Nurse enter wrong information in the system. Dr didn't listen to my concerns.

October 20, 2024

5

I got everything that I was looking for during my visit. And the doctor and all the people were wonderful. And I couldn't give a better recommendation to anyone. I had just a good visit. Everything went great. And I'm looking forward to getting an operation by this doctor. Thank you. Good night.

October 27, 2024

5

I love Dr Basheer, by the grace of god he fixed my problem. I literally had no pain from surgery and I have had three previous back surgeries. I think he is a miracle worker.

November 2, 2024

5

Nice staff and doctors!

November 6, 2024

5

Excellent staff. Thank you

November 7, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer has already performed a very difficult surgery which ended up going through my throat to fix my neck/spine The surgery was successful which is why I'm having him perform another surgery to repair my lower back. Outstanding physician.

November 7, 2024

5

All was great!!

November 7, 2024

5

The pleasant staff and The Dr was very informative and attentive

November 16, 2024

5

Excellent doctors and nurses. They are all very friendly, I love their care.

November 29, 2024

5

An extremely efficient practice that is very patient-focused. From the first call to schedule my first visit to the reality of today's visit, the experience has been welcoming. I travel two hours to the office and it is well worth it. Thanks to Dr.Shakir and an exceptional support team.

December 4, 2024

5

I am extremely pleased to have been referred to you & know I have the best medical professionals for my care.

December 8, 2024

5

Dr. Basheer Shakir performed back surgery months ago. I have felt 100% since just weeks afterward. He is precise and excellent. He is pleasant and listens. I would highly recommend him to others.

December 11, 2024

5

Feeling so relieved. Doctor was thorough and very intelligent in sorting out my symptoms and what do do about them.

January 4, 2025

5

The staff is very welcoming. Dr. Shakir listened to my symptoms and gave me his opinion as to what we should do next.

January 15, 2025

5

DR. SHAKIR IS TERRIFIC. SMART, THOROUGH AND COMMUNICATIVE. I TRUST HIM.

February 6, 2025

5

Dr. Shakir explained the problem clearly and I was very comfortable with him. When I am ready to do surgery, I will contact him.

February 19, 2025

5

Great experience if you can talk about surgery being a good experience.

February 26, 2025

5

Best service we have ever received.

February 28, 2025

5

Great doctor!!

March 26, 2025

5

Everyone efficient , friendly and went out of their way to take care of us!

March 31, 2025

5

The doctor and staff were so professional and knowledgeable.

April 9, 2025

5

Excellent service. Couldn't be better.

April 14, 2025

5

Couldn't have been treated any better. Great staff

April 30, 2025

5

I had a great experience with front staff and doctor.

May 3, 2025

5

The entire staff was AMAZING! I was a little nervous as I have never needed a neurologist before. From the time I walked in the door through the moment the nurse directed me on how to get to Imaging post my visit, the staff was exceptional!!! In addition to their knowledge and professionalism, it was their warmth and smiles.

May 11, 2025

Publications and Articles

Person with back pain

Conquering Pain with Spine Surgery at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

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

Brenda Hawkins was having problems with her neck, and it got to the point where she couldn’t lift her arms above her head. 

As her issues got progressively worse, she sought care from neurosurgeons who were unable to treat her. Then, she went to Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, where she not only found a solution, but a true healthcare partner.

Dr. Basheer Shakir, a neurosurgeon at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, specializes in spine and neck procedures that are minimally invasive, reducing recovery time for patients. Through the front of Brenda’s neck, he was able to remove discs that were pinching her nerves and causing neck and arm pain. She went home from the hospital the next morning.

A few months later, Brenda found herself struggling with a lower back issue that made it hard to walk. She returned to Dr. Shakir, who presented her with another option that was minimally invasive. This time, he did a procedure through the side of her spine to decompress her nerves and fuse her lumbar spine. She was able to walk out of the hospital three days later.

Brenda said Dr. Shakir is "such a great person and did a great job.”

“He's very personable. I just wanted to walk again, and he enabled me to do that,” she said.

Brenda is one of many patients who have benefited from spine surgery at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. Spine surgery doesn’t just fix back pain — it can also address issues including weakness, loss of dexterity, numbness, bowel or bladder issues and improper posture. 

Solutions for long-term pain

Liz Helgesen had been dealing with low back pain for 20 years. She couldn’t sit for long periods of time, travel on long car rides or get dressed and put shoes on, and she was experiencing muscle spasms after performing simple tasks. To deal with the pain, she had tried several methods including exercise, yoga, physical therapy, dry needling and medication.

Dr. Shakir was also able to help Liz, performing a procedure to shave the bone and make room for the nerves that were being compressed.

Just three months after her surgery, Liz is able to turn and bend without back pain, and she has told her friends and other healthcare providers about how Dr. Shakir has helped her live more comfortably. 

Finding a healthcare family after injury 

Jeff Chandler has also been able to recover with the help of Dr. Shakir and the team at North Fulton. When Jeff fell off a roof last year, he snapped his pelvis in half and broke his ribs and right shoulder. His July 2020 surgery rebuilt his pelvis and sacrum, stabilized his lower spine and decompressed the nerves. 

Jeff said his inpatient rehabilitation care team at North Fulton became like family as he began recovery. He’s now able to walk again with no support after the surgery done by Dr. Shakir. 

“Dr. Shakir is great. He is kind, encouraging and realistic — which can be scary, but he is very thorough and a good listener,” Jeff said. “He focuses on the bright side of things and did an awesome job in surgery. He is confident and comfortable.”

Wellstar’s expert neurosurgeons can help stop pain, reduce spine degeneration and help you get back to your everyday routine.

“North Fulton offers state-of-the-art procedures and all modern, minimally invasive techniques that allow operations to be done outpatient or with a very short hospital stay with speedy recovery,” Dr. Shakir said.

To make an appointment with Dr. Shakir and find out if spine surgery is the solution for you, call (770) 664-9600. 

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ValerieCare: Spine surgery success at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

Valerie Orff was done with excruciating pain.

After suffering with severe back aches for 30 years, the Roswell resident had tried everything. Massage therapy, chiropractic care and even dry needling. But nothing provided permanent relief — until she went to Wellstar.

When Valerie’s pain, which had been steadily worsening over the past eight years, got to the point where she couldn’t play soccer with her grandchild, dance or sit on a motorcycle (one of her favorite past times), she told her primary care physician she needed a true solution. That’s when Wellstar stepped in.


Personalized Spine Care

Dr. Basheer Shakir, a neurosurgeon at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, carefully and thoroughly examined Valerie and discovered what had been bringing her discomfort and slowing her down — a disc in her back was degenerating, and one of her vertebrae was moving back and forth on another one, instead of staying in place.

“This was causing back and leg pain that affected her daily activities and quality of life,” Dr. Shakir said.

Dr. Shakir knew Valerie was hesitant about getting surgery. But after spending time getting to know Valerie, and learning about her busy, active lifestyle, the two decided on a minimally invasive surgery that could quickly get her back to her routine.


Minimal procedure. Maximum results.

Valerie’s Wellstar team was able to perform a fusion operation by accessing the disc through her side, without traumatizing the muscles in her back. This shortened her hospital stay, minimized her pain after surgery and accelerated her recovery.

Although she had initially been nervous about spine surgery, Valerie said Dr. Shakir listened to her concerns, presented all her options and explained everything in detail so she knew what to expect. In short, he treated her as much more than just a “neuro patient,” but as a person.

Now, 12 weeks after surgery, Valerie is pain-free for the first time in three decades.

“I put my faith and trust in him, and now I can’t even tell you how good it is to get up every day and go to bed with no back aches. I sleep through the night, go to the gym and lost 15 pounds,” she said.

If you are struggling with back pain, Wellstar’s expert neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons can help you decide if spine surgery is right for you. 

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Basheer Shakir, MD
Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2019
Rating
4.4
Specialties
Neurosurgery , Spine Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency
Medical College of Georgia
Fellowship
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/basheer-shakir-md
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