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Benjamin Zussman, MD

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Benjamin Zussman, MD

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2020.

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2020
  • Member of the Wellstar Medical Group A friendly headshot of Benjamin M Zussman, MD Benjamin Zussman, MD
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Expertise

Stroke Care

Specialties

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery

Education & Training

  • Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • UPMC Medical Education Program

Fellowship

  • UPMC Medical Education Program

Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • 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

4.8

Based on 171 patient ratings

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

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

Benjamin Zussman, MD, FAANS was a very informative and passionate about his field. Very informative visit and had no concerns once leaving.

May 3, 2025

5

I was very pleased with everything. Just the timely manner, no waiting, and the, let's see, I don't know how to explain it, courtesy and information I received. Thank you.

April 23, 2025

5

Very pleased with everyone!

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is an AWESOME, Caring Neurosurgeon whom I am so thankful to have found. I feel blessed, as does my husband.

April 7, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman made my husband and I feel so much a part of his explanation of what was wrong with me that I finally understood what had happened.

April 3, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Really felt that they cared for my condition and wanted the best for me. Gave me options when it came to my treatment. Explained to and demonstrated my condition.

April 3, 2025

5

From the time we scheduled the office appointment through us leaving the office appointment with Dr Zussman all of our questions. Concerns, and more were answered beyond our expectations. Dr Zussman made my husband feel heard and care like it was a family member taking care of him.

March 26, 2025

5

Exceptionally nice staff. They welcomed me with their hearts. I almost felt like royalty! It was my first visit and I am impressed

March 23, 2025

5

Very courteous and friendly staff and doctor.Didn't rush in and out took time to listen to you

March 21, 2025

5

Fantastic

March 7, 2025

5

Excellent! The Doctor took time to explain and communicate clearly.

March 3, 2025

5

I was very well attended since I entered the establishment. The receptionist is a lovely person, the whole team. And the very attentive doctor answered all my questions and gave me confidence.

February 27, 2025

5

Doctor very easy to talk with

February 9, 2025

5

Mike really likes the doctors at WellStar and I have to say Dr. Zussman was exceptional. His bedside manner and his just we felt so incredibly comfortable with his expertise and his caring. Highly recommend him. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

February 8, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is great. He listens, gives clear explanations and instructions. I highly recommend him

January 26, 2025

5

Very helpful. Just had a long wait to see the doc.

January 12, 2025

5

Many thanks

January 1, 2025

5

Dr.Zussman is an incredibly thorough Doctor. He is very informative and helps you understand exactly what is needed for his patient's.

January 1, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is a very good listener and he cares about his patients. He shows empathy and concern. I highly recommend him.

December 26, 2024

5

Good and professional!!!

December 24, 2024

5

Dr Zussman is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Trust him implicitly

December 20, 2024

5

Everyone was very professional including the front office, and medical assistant. Dr. Zussman was very empathetic and had an excellent bedside manner. He did a thorough assessment and explained to me his findings and recommendations clearly.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. ZUSSMAN is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping me. He is down to earth. He doesn't rush you through the appointment. He asks and answers a lot of questions. He is thorough, as well as thoroughly invested in my care. I appreciate his authenticity and plain speech geared toward communicating with me about my spine and the long list of spinal conditions and ailments that I have. I am very grateful that he is my new doctor.

December 5, 2024

5

I have total confidence in Dr. Zussman. Additionally , every staff member I interacted with was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable.

November 22, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is an outstanding doctor.

November 20, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman and his staff are very caring and nurturing and very professional always, at all times and I appreciate everything that they have done for me as a patient.

November 20, 2024

5

The only negative about this doctor and practice is the affiliation with North Fulton Hospital. Personal experience with this hospital on multiple occasions endangered my life and health. The hospital culture and staff competence is a risk I will avoid whenever possible.

November 18, 2024

5

I was so impressed with the staff and how friendly and courteous they were and Dr Zussman was a doctor we don't see too often these days. Very attentive and explained everything in detail and he made me feel like he would take the best of care for me. Wonderful bedside manner.

November 14, 2024

5

Fabulous surgeon who saved my life!!!!! He explained the surgery itself and answered all my questions

November 6, 2024

5

Everyone was kind and courteous

October 28, 2024

5

Benjamin Zussman, MD, FAANS was a very informative and passionate about his field. Very informative visit and had no concerns once leaving.

May 3, 2025

5

I was very pleased with everything. Just the timely manner, no waiting, and the, let's see, I don't know how to explain it, courtesy and information I received. Thank you.

April 23, 2025

5

Very pleased with everyone!

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is an AWESOME, Caring Neurosurgeon whom I am so thankful to have found. I feel blessed, as does my husband.

April 7, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman made my husband and I feel so much a part of his explanation of what was wrong with me that I finally understood what had happened.

April 3, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Really felt that they cared for my condition and wanted the best for me. Gave me options when it came to my treatment. Explained to and demonstrated my condition.

April 3, 2025

5

From the time we scheduled the office appointment through us leaving the office appointment with Dr Zussman all of our questions. Concerns, and more were answered beyond our expectations. Dr Zussman made my husband feel heard and care like it was a family member taking care of him.

March 26, 2025

5

Exceptionally nice staff. They welcomed me with their hearts. I almost felt like royalty! It was my first visit and I am impressed

March 23, 2025

5

Very courteous and friendly staff and doctor.Didn't rush in and out took time to listen to you

March 21, 2025

5

Fantastic

March 7, 2025

5

Excellent! The Doctor took time to explain and communicate clearly.

March 3, 2025

5

I was very well attended since I entered the establishment. The receptionist is a lovely person, the whole team. And the very attentive doctor answered all my questions and gave me confidence.

February 27, 2025

5

Doctor very easy to talk with

February 9, 2025

5

Mike really likes the doctors at WellStar and I have to say Dr. Zussman was exceptional. His bedside manner and his just we felt so incredibly comfortable with his expertise and his caring. Highly recommend him. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

February 8, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is great. He listens, gives clear explanations and instructions. I highly recommend him

January 26, 2025

5

Very helpful. Just had a long wait to see the doc.

January 12, 2025

5

Many thanks

January 1, 2025

5

Dr.Zussman is an incredibly thorough Doctor. He is very informative and helps you understand exactly what is needed for his patient's.

January 1, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is a very good listener and he cares about his patients. He shows empathy and concern. I highly recommend him.

December 26, 2024

5

Good and professional!!!

December 24, 2024

5

Dr Zussman is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Trust him implicitly

December 20, 2024

5

Everyone was very professional including the front office, and medical assistant. Dr. Zussman was very empathetic and had an excellent bedside manner. He did a thorough assessment and explained to me his findings and recommendations clearly.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. ZUSSMAN is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping me. He is down to earth. He doesn't rush you through the appointment. He asks and answers a lot of questions. He is thorough, as well as thoroughly invested in my care. I appreciate his authenticity and plain speech geared toward communicating with me about my spine and the long list of spinal conditions and ailments that I have. I am very grateful that he is my new doctor.

December 5, 2024

5

I have total confidence in Dr. Zussman. Additionally , every staff member I interacted with was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable.

November 22, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is an outstanding doctor.

November 20, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman and his staff are very caring and nurturing and very professional always, at all times and I appreciate everything that they have done for me as a patient.

November 20, 2024

5

The only negative about this doctor and practice is the affiliation with North Fulton Hospital. Personal experience with this hospital on multiple occasions endangered my life and health. The hospital culture and staff competence is a risk I will avoid whenever possible.

November 18, 2024

5

I was so impressed with the staff and how friendly and courteous they were and Dr Zussman was a doctor we don't see too often these days. Very attentive and explained everything in detail and he made me feel like he would take the best of care for me. Wonderful bedside manner.

November 14, 2024

5

Fabulous surgeon who saved my life!!!!! He explained the surgery itself and answered all my questions

November 6, 2024

5

Everyone was kind and courteous

October 28, 2024

5

Benjamin Zussman, MD, FAANS was a very informative and passionate about his field. Very informative visit and had no concerns once leaving.

May 3, 2025

5

I was very pleased with everything. Just the timely manner, no waiting, and the, let's see, I don't know how to explain it, courtesy and information I received. Thank you.

April 23, 2025

5

Very pleased with everyone!

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is an AWESOME, Caring Neurosurgeon whom I am so thankful to have found. I feel blessed, as does my husband.

April 7, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman made my husband and I feel so much a part of his explanation of what was wrong with me that I finally understood what had happened.

April 3, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Really felt that they cared for my condition and wanted the best for me. Gave me options when it came to my treatment. Explained to and demonstrated my condition.

April 3, 2025

5

From the time we scheduled the office appointment through us leaving the office appointment with Dr Zussman all of our questions. Concerns, and more were answered beyond our expectations. Dr Zussman made my husband feel heard and care like it was a family member taking care of him.

March 26, 2025

5

Exceptionally nice staff. They welcomed me with their hearts. I almost felt like royalty! It was my first visit and I am impressed

March 23, 2025

5

Very courteous and friendly staff and doctor.Didn't rush in and out took time to listen to you

March 21, 2025

5

Fantastic

March 7, 2025

5

Excellent! The Doctor took time to explain and communicate clearly.

March 3, 2025

5

I was very well attended since I entered the establishment. The receptionist is a lovely person, the whole team. And the very attentive doctor answered all my questions and gave me confidence.

February 27, 2025

5

Doctor very easy to talk with

February 9, 2025

5

Mike really likes the doctors at WellStar and I have to say Dr. Zussman was exceptional. His bedside manner and his just we felt so incredibly comfortable with his expertise and his caring. Highly recommend him. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

February 8, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is great. He listens, gives clear explanations and instructions. I highly recommend him

January 26, 2025

5

Very helpful. Just had a long wait to see the doc.

January 12, 2025

5

Many thanks

January 1, 2025

5

Dr.Zussman is an incredibly thorough Doctor. He is very informative and helps you understand exactly what is needed for his patient's.

January 1, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is a very good listener and he cares about his patients. He shows empathy and concern. I highly recommend him.

December 26, 2024

5

Good and professional!!!

December 24, 2024

5

Dr Zussman is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Trust him implicitly

December 20, 2024

5

Everyone was very professional including the front office, and medical assistant. Dr. Zussman was very empathetic and had an excellent bedside manner. He did a thorough assessment and explained to me his findings and recommendations clearly.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. ZUSSMAN is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping me. He is down to earth. He doesn't rush you through the appointment. He asks and answers a lot of questions. He is thorough, as well as thoroughly invested in my care. I appreciate his authenticity and plain speech geared toward communicating with me about my spine and the long list of spinal conditions and ailments that I have. I am very grateful that he is my new doctor.

December 5, 2024

5

I have total confidence in Dr. Zussman. Additionally , every staff member I interacted with was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable.

November 22, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is an outstanding doctor.

November 20, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman and his staff are very caring and nurturing and very professional always, at all times and I appreciate everything that they have done for me as a patient.

November 20, 2024

5

The only negative about this doctor and practice is the affiliation with North Fulton Hospital. Personal experience with this hospital on multiple occasions endangered my life and health. The hospital culture and staff competence is a risk I will avoid whenever possible.

November 18, 2024

5

I was so impressed with the staff and how friendly and courteous they were and Dr Zussman was a doctor we don't see too often these days. Very attentive and explained everything in detail and he made me feel like he would take the best of care for me. Wonderful bedside manner.

November 14, 2024

5

Fabulous surgeon who saved my life!!!!! He explained the surgery itself and answered all my questions

November 6, 2024

5

Everyone was kind and courteous

October 28, 2024

5

Benjamin Zussman, MD, FAANS was a very informative and passionate about his field. Very informative visit and had no concerns once leaving.

May 3, 2025

5

I was very pleased with everything. Just the timely manner, no waiting, and the, let's see, I don't know how to explain it, courtesy and information I received. Thank you.

April 23, 2025

5

Very pleased with everyone!

April 14, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is an AWESOME, Caring Neurosurgeon whom I am so thankful to have found. I feel blessed, as does my husband.

April 7, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman made my husband and I feel so much a part of his explanation of what was wrong with me that I finally understood what had happened.

April 3, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Really felt that they cared for my condition and wanted the best for me. Gave me options when it came to my treatment. Explained to and demonstrated my condition.

April 3, 2025

5

From the time we scheduled the office appointment through us leaving the office appointment with Dr Zussman all of our questions. Concerns, and more were answered beyond our expectations. Dr Zussman made my husband feel heard and care like it was a family member taking care of him.

March 26, 2025

5

Exceptionally nice staff. They welcomed me with their hearts. I almost felt like royalty! It was my first visit and I am impressed

March 23, 2025

5

Very courteous and friendly staff and doctor.Didn't rush in and out took time to listen to you

March 21, 2025

5

Fantastic

March 7, 2025

5

Excellent! The Doctor took time to explain and communicate clearly.

March 3, 2025

5

I was very well attended since I entered the establishment. The receptionist is a lovely person, the whole team. And the very attentive doctor answered all my questions and gave me confidence.

February 27, 2025

5

Doctor very easy to talk with

February 9, 2025

5

Mike really likes the doctors at WellStar and I have to say Dr. Zussman was exceptional. His bedside manner and his just we felt so incredibly comfortable with his expertise and his caring. Highly recommend him. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

February 8, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is great. He listens, gives clear explanations and instructions. I highly recommend him

January 26, 2025

5

Very helpful. Just had a long wait to see the doc.

January 12, 2025

5

Many thanks

January 1, 2025

5

Dr.Zussman is an incredibly thorough Doctor. He is very informative and helps you understand exactly what is needed for his patient's.

January 1, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is a very good listener and he cares about his patients. He shows empathy and concern. I highly recommend him.

December 26, 2024

5

Good and professional!!!

December 24, 2024

5

Dr Zussman is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Trust him implicitly

December 20, 2024

5

Everyone was very professional including the front office, and medical assistant. Dr. Zussman was very empathetic and had an excellent bedside manner. He did a thorough assessment and explained to me his findings and recommendations clearly.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr. ZUSSMAN is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping me. He is down to earth. He doesn't rush you through the appointment. He asks and answers a lot of questions. He is thorough, as well as thoroughly invested in my care. I appreciate his authenticity and plain speech geared toward communicating with me about my spine and the long list of spinal conditions and ailments that I have. I am very grateful that he is my new doctor.

December 5, 2024

5

I have total confidence in Dr. Zussman. Additionally , every staff member I interacted with was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable.

November 22, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is an outstanding doctor.

November 20, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman and his staff are very caring and nurturing and very professional always, at all times and I appreciate everything that they have done for me as a patient.

November 20, 2024

5

The only negative about this doctor and practice is the affiliation with North Fulton Hospital. Personal experience with this hospital on multiple occasions endangered my life and health. The hospital culture and staff competence is a risk I will avoid whenever possible.

November 18, 2024

5

I was so impressed with the staff and how friendly and courteous they were and Dr Zussman was a doctor we don't see too often these days. Very attentive and explained everything in detail and he made me feel like he would take the best of care for me. Wonderful bedside manner.

November 14, 2024

5

Fabulous surgeon who saved my life!!!!! He explained the surgery itself and answered all my questions

November 6, 2024

5

Everyone was kind and courteous

October 28, 2024

5

Everyone was kind and courteous

October 28, 2024

5

Fabulous surgeon who saved my life!!!!! He explained the surgery itself and answered all my questions

November 6, 2024

5

I was so impressed with the staff and how friendly and courteous they were and Dr Zussman was a doctor we don't see too often these days. Very attentive and explained everything in detail and he made me feel like he would take the best of care for me. Wonderful bedside manner.

November 14, 2024

5

The only negative about this doctor and practice is the affiliation with North Fulton Hospital. Personal experience with this hospital on multiple occasions endangered my life and health. The hospital culture and staff competence is a risk I will avoid whenever possible.

November 18, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman and his staff are very caring and nurturing and very professional always, at all times and I appreciate everything that they have done for me as a patient.

November 20, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is an outstanding doctor.

November 20, 2024

5

I have total confidence in Dr. Zussman. Additionally , every staff member I interacted with was friendly, respectful, and knowledgeable.

November 22, 2024

5

Dr. ZUSSMAN is kind, caring, and genuinely interested in helping me. He is down to earth. He doesn't rush you through the appointment. He asks and answers a lot of questions. He is thorough, as well as thoroughly invested in my care. I appreciate his authenticity and plain speech geared toward communicating with me about my spine and the long list of spinal conditions and ailments that I have. I am very grateful that he is my new doctor.

December 5, 2024

5

Everyone was very professional including the front office, and medical assistant. Dr. Zussman was very empathetic and had an excellent bedside manner. He did a thorough assessment and explained to me his findings and recommendations clearly.

December 15, 2024

5

Dr Zussman is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. Trust him implicitly

December 20, 2024

5

Good and professional!!!

December 24, 2024

5

Dr. Zussman is a very good listener and he cares about his patients. He shows empathy and concern. I highly recommend him.

December 26, 2024

5

Dr.Zussman is an incredibly thorough Doctor. He is very informative and helps you understand exactly what is needed for his patient's.

January 1, 2025

5

Many thanks

January 1, 2025

5

Very helpful. Just had a long wait to see the doc.

January 12, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is great. He listens, gives clear explanations and instructions. I highly recommend him

January 26, 2025

5

Mike really likes the doctors at WellStar and I have to say Dr. Zussman was exceptional. His bedside manner and his just we felt so incredibly comfortable with his expertise and his caring. Highly recommend him. Thank you. Bye. Bye.

February 8, 2025

5

Doctor very easy to talk with

February 9, 2025

5

I was very well attended since I entered the establishment. The receptionist is a lovely person, the whole team. And the very attentive doctor answered all my questions and gave me confidence.

February 27, 2025

5

Excellent! The Doctor took time to explain and communicate clearly.

March 3, 2025

5

Fantastic

March 7, 2025

5

Very courteous and friendly staff and doctor.Didn't rush in and out took time to listen to you

March 21, 2025

5

Exceptionally nice staff. They welcomed me with their hearts. I almost felt like royalty! It was my first visit and I am impressed

March 23, 2025

5

From the time we scheduled the office appointment through us leaving the office appointment with Dr Zussman all of our questions. Concerns, and more were answered beyond our expectations. Dr Zussman made my husband feel heard and care like it was a family member taking care of him.

March 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and attentive. Really felt that they cared for my condition and wanted the best for me. Gave me options when it came to my treatment. Explained to and demonstrated my condition.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman made my husband and I feel so much a part of his explanation of what was wrong with me that I finally understood what had happened.

April 3, 2025

5

Dr. Zussman is an AWESOME, Caring Neurosurgeon whom I am so thankful to have found. I feel blessed, as does my husband.

April 7, 2025

5

Very pleased with everyone!

April 14, 2025

5

I was very pleased with everything. Just the timely manner, no waiting, and the, let's see, I don't know how to explain it, courtesy and information I received. Thank you.

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Cindy cutting vegetables in her home kitchen

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To say Cindy Mejia is “busy” is an understatement. 

She’s constantly crunching numbers as an accounting manager for a large research institute, trying out new recipes in her kitchen at her Roswell home, or trying to keep up with her little granddaughter (who just discovered how much fun it is to run).

But one Wednesday in September, Cindy woke up and reached for her computer, trying to get an early start to her workday. She felt a little groggy and couldn’t remember her password but didn’t immediately realize something was wrong.

Then she stood up. Her right arm and leg weren’t functioning, and that’s when Cindy knew what was happening—she was having a stroke.

“The first thing I thought was, ‘I need to get to Wellstar North Fulton right away,’” Cindy said. “I knew the hospital was nearby and has a good reputation.”

That decision ultimately saved her brain and life.

For Cindy, the critical care she needed was close to home, too—she lives four miles from Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center. There, her care team sprang into action, bringing her the treatment and peace of mind in a moment of crisis.

“From then on, I felt well taken care of,” Cindy said. “I was relieved, and I knew I was going to be OK.”

 

Cindy's close-to-home 'pit crew'

When a patient has a stroke, every second matters. Each minute that ticks by could be the difference between a permanent stroke and a return to routine. So at North Fulton, Cindy’s care team assembled quickly to save her brainpower.

“We’re like the pit crew on a NASCAR team,” said Dr. Ed Malcom, an emergency medicine physician at Wellstar North Fulton. “We have our emergency stroke care response down to a science. Everyone knows their role and works together to act quickly.”

Cindy was one of the first patients at Wellstar North Fulton to benefit from the hospital’s new addition to its stroke program. While the hospital has been a primary stroke center for years, the introduction of thrombectomies at the hospital gives patients a close-to-home, life-saving option for stroke care—saving them both time and brainpower.

A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to unclog an artery, restoring blood flow to the brain and preventing further damage. It does not involve cutting of the brain but instead starts with the insertion of a catheter through the patient’s groin.

“Recently, we’ve developed our own capability right here in the North Fulton area to pull the clot out of the brain. That’s a giant leap forward,” Dr. Malcom explained. “It's good for the whole state because there's only a handful of hospitals that do that, and it's good for the residents that live in that North Fulton area to have a hospital so close. They don't have to take a helicopter ride somewhere to get that procedure done. It saves time.”

For Cindy, having that procedure just a few miles from her home, right when she needed it, helped save her brain function.

“If Cindy would have gone to a different hospital that didn't provide this care, then it would have been a long time before she was able to have blood flow restored to the brain,” Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Zussman said, explaining how critical each section was when it came to Cindy’s care. “The delay could have been 30 minutes or even an hour, and it's possible that she would have had permanent stroke, permanent damage to her brain instead of making the recovery she did.”

Offering thrombectomies at Wellstar North Fulton has brought long-needed stroke services to the area north of Atlanta, so patients like Cindy don’t have to travel into the city through busy traffic to get the treatment they need. 

Proximity to care is especially important for critical situations like strokes, said Dr. Rishi Gupta, director of stroke care at Wellstar.

“Any disease that is time-sensitive where patients need to get to the hospital quickly, get treated quickly—the geography is everything, particularly in bad weather when helicopters cannot fly,” he said, explaining how logistics can impact life-saving stroke care. “We need to be able to provide services in the communities the patients reside and the North Fulton program is uniquely positioned to do that.”

Signs of a stroke can include a loss of balance, dizziness, blurry vision or sudden vision loss, drooping in the face, arm or leg weakness, and difficulty speaking. Patients who experience any of those symptoms should call 911 and seek medical care right away. 

Cindy said she is glad she got to the hospital as soon as she could—“I am so thankful that I took quick action and that I had Wellstar so close.” At Wellstar North Fulton, she not only received the highest level of stroke care. Wellstar takes a multidisciplinary approach to stroke care, including specialists such as critical care specialists, neurologists, neurointerventionalists and physical therapists on the care team. 

“When you're feeling pretty healthy, you don't think a stroke can happen to you. It happens so quickly. You don't necessarily get a warning,” Cindy said, sharing the importance of listening to your body’s signals when it comes to health. “You can feel one way one day or one minute, and the next minute, it changes.”

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For adults with severe cases of degenerative scoliosis, spinal deformity correction may be necessary due to significant pain, limited movement or deformity.

Wellstar Offers Life-Changing Adult Scoliosis Surgery

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. It can develop in adults, often due to changes in the spine, such as disc degeneration, arthritis or osteoporosis. While many adults with scoliosis may not need treatment, surgery may be necessary in severe cases where the curve causes significant pain, limits movement or leads to deformity.

This type of surgery, called spinal deformity correction, is a complex procedure performed by a neurosurgeon. The goal is to realign the spine from the neck to the hips, both front-to-back and side-to-side. Dr. Ben Zussman, a Wellstar neurosurgeon at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, is one of the few specialists in Georgia who performs this life-changing surgery.

When scoliosis surgery is recommended

“Adult degenerative scoliosis often develops slowly, causing someone with a previously straight spine to become increasingly crooked,” Dr. Zussman explained. 
Common signs that might lead to considering surgery include:

  • Uneven shoulders or waistline
  • Protruding shoulder blades
  • A hump on the back
  • Severe low back pain or leg pain
  • Leg weakness
  • Stooped posture

These symptoms occur because the spine's unnatural curve forces the body to adjust, which can change posture and make it hard to stay upright. “Without a good center of gravity, your body begins to lean, which is exhausting,” says Dr. Zussman. When pain and limited mobility significantly affect daily life, scoliosis surgery can help improve movement and quality of life.

Moving forward with treatment

By age 50, Cynthia Clark’s spine had become so crooked that she could no longer stand upright. A CT scan taken just eight years earlier showed a straight spine, but degenerative scoliosis had progressed quickly, causing intense pain and difficulty walking.

Headshot of Cynthia, a woman who needed to have spine scoliosis correction surgery related to degenerative scoliosis.

Dr. Zussman offered Cynthia surgery to relieve her severe symptoms, explaining the complexity and long recovery process. Although she was nervous, Cynthia reached a point where she felt she couldn’t continue living in such pain.

Before surgery, Dr. Zussman referred her to an endocrinologist to strengthen her bones, ensuring she was physically and mentally prepared. When she was ready, Cynthia underwent the procedure.

Undergoing complex spinal surgery

Cynthia’s surgery was extensive, lasting eight hours and involving a long incision down her back. Dr. Zussman used advanced imaging techniques to guide the placement of 17 levels of screws with precision. He removed damaged discs and relieved pressure from pinched nerves. The screws were then connected by long, strong rods to realign her spine, restoring its shape and function.

After spinal deformity correction, post-operative X-rays show a patient standing up straight. The screws, rods and spacers help to brace their skeleton internally and maintain their posture.

Post-operative X-rays show Cynthia standing up straight. The screws, rods and spacers help to brace her skeleton internally and maintain her posture.

Recovery is ‘like a miracle’

Cynthia’s recovery was remarkable. She began walking within two days after surgery—far surpassing expectations. Her quick progress allowed her to be discharged without needing inpatient rehab, and she completed a shorter-than-usual course of outpatient therapy.

“Cynthia now walks completely straight without a cane,” said Dr. Zussman. “Even people at her grocery store notice the drastic difference and give her hugs.”

Cynthia credits Dr. Zussman and his team with giving her life back. “I’m so happy I can move and do stairs—it’s like a miracle,” she shared.

Life-changing scoliosis surgery

Wellstar’s neurosurgery team addresses complex brain and spine conditions, including adult spinal deformity. In severe cases, scoliosis correction surgery requires a dedicated team of 10 to 15 medical professionals working together to realign the spine.

“This type of surgery can be totally life-changing,” Dr. Zussman shared.

Only a few neurosurgeons in Georgia perform this extensive surgery. Wellstar offers this advanced level of scoliosis care at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center. Reach out to a location near you to schedule an appointment:

  • Neurosurgery in Austell
  • Neurosurgery in Marietta
  • Neurosurgery in Roswell
  • Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Augusta 

 

Learn more about spine surgery at Wellstar.

 

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Illustration of brain and Artemis tool

New Technology at Wellstar is Improving Outcomes for Complex Brain Bleed Patients

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

Wellstar Neuro Care has been on the cutting edge of minimally invasive procedures and surgeries for patients suffering with strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. This latest treatment offers minimally invasive surgery for a disease with devastating outcomes. The Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device uses a neuroendoscope — a small tube with a camera — that is inserted into the brain to reach the bleeding in areas of the brain that were previously unreachable by neurosurgeons. The clot is pulled out using the end of the tube, either with suction or a device that eats away at the clot.

Wellstar is a leader in this groundbreaking treatment — only a handful of health systems in the country offer it. Now, Wellstar patients can access this care close to home, which is especially crucial for brain bleeds — a condition that has been nearly impossible to treat in the past.

While 80% of strokes occur because a blood vessel in the brain or neck is clogged, these deep-in-the-brain, often fatal bleeding strokes can be difficult to access without damaging other parts of the brain. Often, these patients’ conditions are managed with therapies to keep the pressure in the head down. Bleeding strokes are dangerous as well — about 40% of people who experience one die within 30 days, and 75% are severely disabled, according to Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Zussman. 

However, innovative technology like the FDA-approved Artemis system can improve those outcomes, and Wellstar is keeping that world-class care close to home. The tool has been used at Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center and Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

“With the cutting-edge Artemis tool and new protocol for treating these difficult types of brain bleeds, we can be safe about the removal of these clots deep in the brain. It's a ‘finesse’ tool,” Dr. Zussman said. “We can access and remove the clot without damaging other parts of the brain, which can heal faster and better. It saves lives and saves quality of life.”

To learn more about stroke care at Wellstar, visit wellstar.org/neurocare.

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Benjamin Zussman, MD
Neurosurgeon with Wellstar since 2020
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Neurosurgery , Spine Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Residency
UPMC Medical Education Program
Fellowship
UPMC Medical Education Program
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/benjamin-zussman-md
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