William E. Humphries, III, MD, MPH, joins the Wellstar Neurosurgery Group after serving as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurological Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Dr. Humphries is a Georgia native and attended high school as well as college in the Atlanta area. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College with academic and music scholarships and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Biology. He went on to obtain his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 2006. During his medical school matriculation he also obtained an MPH in Epidemiology from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Humphries completed his neurosurgical residency training in the Texas Medical Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX . Afterwards, he completed a combined fellowship in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery at the Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Humphries subspecializes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery . His clinical areas of interest include:
Acute ischemic stroke
Cervical and intracranial atherosclerotic disease
Carotid artery stenting
Carotid endarterectomy
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Surgical and endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms
Intracranial arterial vasospasm
Vascular malformations of the brain and spine
Moyamoya disease
Neurovascular trauma
Image-guided techniques for intracranial brain surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery using Cyberknife
Meet Dr. William Humphries
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Duke University
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship
University of Tennessee
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Videos
Dr. William Humphries highlights multidisciplinary stroke care at Wellstar
Wellstar provides world-class care for a broad spectrum of neurovascular and spine conditions
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
Based on 97 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Humphries was very professional, and I really enjoyed discussing my health issues with him. He treated me with patience and understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a neurosurgeon.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr Humphries took plenty of time to discuss everything Listened to concerns I had
September 23, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, listened and explained. I loved him!
August 20, 2026
5
As a new patient I was very pleased with my new patient visit today. He has EXCELLENT bedside manners and my mom was pleased. The front and back office staff was very nice and professional
August 18, 2026
5
Our stay and our experience with WellStar is the best ever. Dr. Humphries was excellent. His entire staff treated us with kid gloves. We loved every bit of our stay and we live in Alabama and we had to frequent go back and forth and they treated us like we were stars. Thank you so much, WellStar. God bless you all.
August 14, 2026
5
Thanks
August 2, 2026
5
They made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns. They worked quickly to arrange next steps.
July 17, 2026
5
He saved my life! Very greatful.
July 8, 2026
5
Very satisfied, always prompt, fast and very effective, many thanks to the doctor and the entire medical team, thank you, thank you and may God bless you.
July 2, 2026
5
Very professional staff but... Directional needs are so important from one place to the next in your facility!!!!!!! This fact would make me choose another medical system. Staff and provider were excellent!!
June 30, 2026
4
It was nice
June 24, 2026
5
Every one is super knowledgeable and helpful. I trust Dr. Humphries with my life!
June 24, 2026
5
I am very satisfied with the entire staff, from the doctor to the reception staff. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
Immediately put me at ease. Described what he suspected and how he was going to test his diagnosis, what facts would be determinative, and what the risks and rewards would be of likely treatments.
June 17, 2026
5
An amazing team full of expertise and compassion
May 22, 2026
5
I owe Doctor Humphries my life and will be forever grateful to him.
May 13, 2026
4
Dr. Was 40 minutes late to the appointment, and the office location is not handicap friendly.
April 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy my visits with Dr Humphries & staff
April 29, 2026
4
Please let me know if I need to take my blood center before the angiogram. Please call me.
April 4, 2026
4
Good informing experience
April 4, 2026
5
Great doctor....Wish I could have gotten a head scan sooner.....Still concerned about my head discomfort
March 19, 2026
4
a little problem with the audio but we worked it out
March 19, 2026
5
The staff and Doctor Humphries are always prepared to see you.
March 5, 2026
5
Yes, I liked the service. I'm very satisfied with the attention I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries is so personable and professional. He listens, is not rushed and makes us feel at ease. We trust him.
February 24, 2026
5
This doctor is well mannered and easy to speak with.
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. William Humphries was very knowledgeable and dressed my concerns. He took out time and drew a diagram regarding my CT scan and the procedure he will do to further the process of the treatment. I was extremely excited and comfortable with his care and future experiences His nurse and the scheduler were knowledgeable and provided the next steps. I will definitely recommend him to all who would be interested in his profession and will be in his care with no reservation. Totally pleased with Dr. William Humphries and his team.
January 14, 2026
5
Ad always, very kind , caring, helpful, and informative every time I have an appointment. Dr. Humphries and his staff does an awesome job and I'm thankful for them all.
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome staff throughout the office. Very clean facilities. I would recommend them to everyone who needs their type of service. Dr. Humphries is a 10 out of 10. Excellent first impression!
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Humphries was very professional, and I really enjoyed discussing my health issues with him. He treated me with patience and understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a neurosurgeon.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr Humphries took plenty of time to discuss everything Listened to concerns I had
September 23, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, listened and explained. I loved him!
August 20, 2026
5
As a new patient I was very pleased with my new patient visit today. He has EXCELLENT bedside manners and my mom was pleased. The front and back office staff was very nice and professional
August 18, 2026
5
Our stay and our experience with WellStar is the best ever. Dr. Humphries was excellent. His entire staff treated us with kid gloves. We loved every bit of our stay and we live in Alabama and we had to frequent go back and forth and they treated us like we were stars. Thank you so much, WellStar. God bless you all.
August 14, 2026
5
Thanks
August 2, 2026
5
They made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns. They worked quickly to arrange next steps.
July 17, 2026
5
He saved my life! Very greatful.
July 8, 2026
5
Very satisfied, always prompt, fast and very effective, many thanks to the doctor and the entire medical team, thank you, thank you and may God bless you.
July 2, 2026
5
Very professional staff but... Directional needs are so important from one place to the next in your facility!!!!!!! This fact would make me choose another medical system. Staff and provider were excellent!!
June 30, 2026
5
Every one is super knowledgeable and helpful. I trust Dr. Humphries with my life!
June 24, 2026
5
I am very satisfied with the entire staff, from the doctor to the reception staff. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
Immediately put me at ease. Described what he suspected and how he was going to test his diagnosis, what facts would be determinative, and what the risks and rewards would be of likely treatments.
June 17, 2026
5
An amazing team full of expertise and compassion
May 22, 2026
5
I owe Doctor Humphries my life and will be forever grateful to him.
May 13, 2026
5
Always enjoy my visits with Dr Humphries & staff
April 29, 2026
5
Great doctor....Wish I could have gotten a head scan sooner.....Still concerned about my head discomfort
March 19, 2026
5
The staff and Doctor Humphries are always prepared to see you.
March 5, 2026
5
Yes, I liked the service. I'm very satisfied with the attention I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries is so personable and professional. He listens, is not rushed and makes us feel at ease. We trust him.
February 24, 2026
5
This doctor is well mannered and easy to speak with.
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. William Humphries was very knowledgeable and dressed my concerns. He took out time and drew a diagram regarding my CT scan and the procedure he will do to further the process of the treatment. I was extremely excited and comfortable with his care and future experiences His nurse and the scheduler were knowledgeable and provided the next steps. I will definitely recommend him to all who would be interested in his profession and will be in his care with no reservation. Totally pleased with Dr. William Humphries and his team.
January 14, 2026
5
Ad always, very kind , caring, helpful, and informative every time I have an appointment. Dr. Humphries and his staff does an awesome job and I'm thankful for them all.
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome staff throughout the office. Very clean facilities. I would recommend them to everyone who needs their type of service. Dr. Humphries is a 10 out of 10. Excellent first impression!
November 21, 2025
4
It was nice
June 24, 2026
4
Dr. Was 40 minutes late to the appointment, and the office location is not handicap friendly.
April 30, 2026
4
Please let me know if I need to take my blood center before the angiogram. Please call me.
April 4, 2026
4
Good informing experience
April 4, 2026
4
a little problem with the audio but we worked it out
March 19, 2026
4
It was nice
June 24, 2026
4
Dr. Was 40 minutes late to the appointment, and the office location is not handicap friendly.
April 30, 2026
4
Please let me know if I need to take my blood center before the angiogram. Please call me.
April 4, 2026
4
Good informing experience
April 4, 2026
4
a little problem with the audio but we worked it out
March 19, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was very professional, and I really enjoyed discussing my health issues with him. He treated me with patience and understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a neurosurgeon.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr Humphries took plenty of time to discuss everything Listened to concerns I had
September 23, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, listened and explained. I loved him!
August 20, 2026
5
As a new patient I was very pleased with my new patient visit today. He has EXCELLENT bedside manners and my mom was pleased. The front and back office staff was very nice and professional
August 18, 2026
5
Our stay and our experience with WellStar is the best ever. Dr. Humphries was excellent. His entire staff treated us with kid gloves. We loved every bit of our stay and we live in Alabama and we had to frequent go back and forth and they treated us like we were stars. Thank you so much, WellStar. God bless you all.
August 14, 2026
5
Thanks
August 2, 2026
5
They made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns. They worked quickly to arrange next steps.
July 17, 2026
5
He saved my life! Very greatful.
July 8, 2026
5
Very satisfied, always prompt, fast and very effective, many thanks to the doctor and the entire medical team, thank you, thank you and may God bless you.
July 2, 2026
5
Very professional staff but... Directional needs are so important from one place to the next in your facility!!!!!!! This fact would make me choose another medical system. Staff and provider were excellent!!
June 30, 2026
5
Every one is super knowledgeable and helpful. I trust Dr. Humphries with my life!
June 24, 2026
5
I am very satisfied with the entire staff, from the doctor to the reception staff. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
Immediately put me at ease. Described what he suspected and how he was going to test his diagnosis, what facts would be determinative, and what the risks and rewards would be of likely treatments.
June 17, 2026
5
An amazing team full of expertise and compassion
May 22, 2026
5
I owe Doctor Humphries my life and will be forever grateful to him.
May 13, 2026
5
Always enjoy my visits with Dr Humphries & staff
April 29, 2026
5
Great doctor....Wish I could have gotten a head scan sooner.....Still concerned about my head discomfort
March 19, 2026
5
The staff and Doctor Humphries are always prepared to see you.
March 5, 2026
5
Yes, I liked the service. I'm very satisfied with the attention I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries is so personable and professional. He listens, is not rushed and makes us feel at ease. We trust him.
February 24, 2026
5
This doctor is well mannered and easy to speak with.
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. William Humphries was very knowledgeable and dressed my concerns. He took out time and drew a diagram regarding my CT scan and the procedure he will do to further the process of the treatment. I was extremely excited and comfortable with his care and future experiences His nurse and the scheduler were knowledgeable and provided the next steps. I will definitely recommend him to all who would be interested in his profession and will be in his care with no reservation. Totally pleased with Dr. William Humphries and his team.
January 14, 2026
5
Ad always, very kind , caring, helpful, and informative every time I have an appointment. Dr. Humphries and his staff does an awesome job and I'm thankful for them all.
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome staff throughout the office. Very clean facilities. I would recommend them to everyone who needs their type of service. Dr. Humphries is a 10 out of 10. Excellent first impression!
November 21, 2025
5
Dr. Humphries was very professional, and I really enjoyed discussing my health issues with him. He treated me with patience and understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a neurosurgeon.
October 23, 2026
5
Dr Humphries took plenty of time to discuss everything Listened to concerns I had
September 23, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, listened and explained. I loved him!
August 20, 2026
5
As a new patient I was very pleased with my new patient visit today. He has EXCELLENT bedside manners and my mom was pleased. The front and back office staff was very nice and professional
August 18, 2026
5
Our stay and our experience with WellStar is the best ever. Dr. Humphries was excellent. His entire staff treated us with kid gloves. We loved every bit of our stay and we live in Alabama and we had to frequent go back and forth and they treated us like we were stars. Thank you so much, WellStar. God bless you all.
August 14, 2026
5
Thanks
August 2, 2026
5
They made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns. They worked quickly to arrange next steps.
July 17, 2026
5
He saved my life! Very greatful.
July 8, 2026
5
Very satisfied, always prompt, fast and very effective, many thanks to the doctor and the entire medical team, thank you, thank you and may God bless you.
July 2, 2026
5
Very professional staff but... Directional needs are so important from one place to the next in your facility!!!!!!! This fact would make me choose another medical system. Staff and provider were excellent!!
June 30, 2026
4
It was nice
June 24, 2026
5
Every one is super knowledgeable and helpful. I trust Dr. Humphries with my life!
June 24, 2026
5
I am very satisfied with the entire staff, from the doctor to the reception staff. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
Immediately put me at ease. Described what he suspected and how he was going to test his diagnosis, what facts would be determinative, and what the risks and rewards would be of likely treatments.
June 17, 2026
5
An amazing team full of expertise and compassion
May 22, 2026
5
I owe Doctor Humphries my life and will be forever grateful to him.
May 13, 2026
4
Dr. Was 40 minutes late to the appointment, and the office location is not handicap friendly.
April 30, 2026
5
Always enjoy my visits with Dr Humphries & staff
April 29, 2026
4
Please let me know if I need to take my blood center before the angiogram. Please call me.
April 4, 2026
4
Good informing experience
April 4, 2026
5
Great doctor....Wish I could have gotten a head scan sooner.....Still concerned about my head discomfort
March 19, 2026
4
a little problem with the audio but we worked it out
March 19, 2026
5
The staff and Doctor Humphries are always prepared to see you.
March 5, 2026
5
Yes, I liked the service. I'm very satisfied with the attention I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries is so personable and professional. He listens, is not rushed and makes us feel at ease. We trust him.
February 24, 2026
5
This doctor is well mannered and easy to speak with.
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. William Humphries was very knowledgeable and dressed my concerns. He took out time and drew a diagram regarding my CT scan and the procedure he will do to further the process of the treatment. I was extremely excited and comfortable with his care and future experiences His nurse and the scheduler were knowledgeable and provided the next steps. I will definitely recommend him to all who would be interested in his profession and will be in his care with no reservation. Totally pleased with Dr. William Humphries and his team.
January 14, 2026
5
Ad always, very kind , caring, helpful, and informative every time I have an appointment. Dr. Humphries and his staff does an awesome job and I'm thankful for them all.
December 11, 2025
5
Awesome staff throughout the office. Very clean facilities. I would recommend them to everyone who needs their type of service. Dr. Humphries is a 10 out of 10. Excellent first impression!
November 21, 2025
5
Awesome staff throughout the office. Very clean facilities. I would recommend them to everyone who needs their type of service. Dr. Humphries is a 10 out of 10. Excellent first impression!
November 21, 2025
5
Ad always, very kind , caring, helpful, and informative every time I have an appointment. Dr. Humphries and his staff does an awesome job and I'm thankful for them all.
December 11, 2025
5
Dr. William Humphries was very knowledgeable and dressed my concerns. He took out time and drew a diagram regarding my CT scan and the procedure he will do to further the process of the treatment. I was extremely excited and comfortable with his care and future experiences His nurse and the scheduler were knowledgeable and provided the next steps. I will definitely recommend him to all who would be interested in his profession and will be in his care with no reservation. Totally pleased with Dr. William Humphries and his team.
January 14, 2026
5
This doctor is well mannered and easy to speak with.
February 5, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries is so personable and professional. He listens, is not rushed and makes us feel at ease. We trust him.
February 24, 2026
5
Yes, I liked the service. I'm very satisfied with the attention I received. Thank you.
February 27, 2026
5
The staff and Doctor Humphries are always prepared to see you.
March 5, 2026
4
a little problem with the audio but we worked it out
March 19, 2026
5
Great doctor....Wish I could have gotten a head scan sooner.....Still concerned about my head discomfort
March 19, 2026
4
Good informing experience
April 4, 2026
4
Please let me know if I need to take my blood center before the angiogram. Please call me.
April 4, 2026
5
Always enjoy my visits with Dr Humphries & staff
April 29, 2026
4
Dr. Was 40 minutes late to the appointment, and the office location is not handicap friendly.
April 30, 2026
5
I owe Doctor Humphries my life and will be forever grateful to him.
May 13, 2026
5
An amazing team full of expertise and compassion
May 22, 2026
5
Immediately put me at ease. Described what he suspected and how he was going to test his diagnosis, what facts would be determinative, and what the risks and rewards would be of likely treatments.
June 17, 2026
5
I am very satisfied with the entire staff, from the doctor to the reception staff. Thank you.
June 19, 2026
5
Every one is super knowledgeable and helpful. I trust Dr. Humphries with my life!
June 24, 2026
4
It was nice
June 24, 2026
5
Very professional staff but... Directional needs are so important from one place to the next in your facility!!!!!!! This fact would make me choose another medical system. Staff and provider were excellent!!
June 30, 2026
5
Very satisfied, always prompt, fast and very effective, many thanks to the doctor and the entire medical team, thank you, thank you and may God bless you.
July 2, 2026
5
He saved my life! Very greatful.
July 8, 2026
5
They made me feel at ease and listened to my concerns. They worked quickly to arrange next steps.
July 17, 2026
5
Thanks
August 2, 2026
5
Our stay and our experience with WellStar is the best ever. Dr. Humphries was excellent. His entire staff treated us with kid gloves. We loved every bit of our stay and we live in Alabama and we had to frequent go back and forth and they treated us like we were stars. Thank you so much, WellStar. God bless you all.
August 14, 2026
5
As a new patient I was very pleased with my new patient visit today. He has EXCELLENT bedside manners and my mom was pleased. The front and back office staff was very nice and professional
August 18, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable, listened and explained. I loved him!
August 20, 2026
5
Dr Humphries took plenty of time to discuss everything Listened to concerns I had
September 23, 2026
5
Dr. Humphries was very professional, and I really enjoyed discussing my health issues with him. He treated me with patience and understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone needing to see a neurosurgeon.
October 23, 2026
Publications and Articles
Neuro Care You Can Count on at Wellstar
When Vera McAdoo was experiencing bleeding in her brain, Wellstar didn’t give up and stayed by her side for every step of recovery.
In September 2019, Vera was at work as an inventory analyst. Then, she suddenly woke up in the emergency department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
She had a bleeding arteriovenous fistula, an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain. She had been exhibiting some worrying signs. She was not talking, she couldn’t open her eyes, and her pupils were not responding.
But Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. William Humphries saw hope, and Wellstar was there when seconds mattered.
Vera was taken to the angiography suite for a catheter-based treatment to control the source of the bleeding before going to the operating room. She underwent an emergent surgery to remove the fistula and treat the swelling in her brain by removing part of her skull.
She was in a coma in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit for 30 days, but her care team never gave up. Then, as she started healing, Kennestone’s inpatient rehabilitation program stepped in, ensuring she had the tools and support she needed to return to routine.
Kennestone is home to a specialized Neuro-Intensive Care Unit staffed with a multidisciplinary team of neurocritical care physicians, neurologists and nurses experienced in treating the most complex stroke and aneurysm cases.
“It was a blessing that Dr. Humphries was there and saved my life,” Vera said. “My care at Kennestone was great.”
To learn more about how Wellstar treats conditions involving the brain, visit our neuro care site.
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Performs First Neurovascular Robotic Procedure
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital performed its first robotic neurovascular case — a diagnostic cerebral angiogram, which is a procedure used to evaluate blood vessels in the brain. The ability to complete these high-level procedures is now possible using the CorPath System, a robotic-assisted technology. Neurosurgeons Dr. Ahmad Khaldi and Dr. William Humphries performed the procedure.
“The first case with the CorPath System was very successful. Sitting away from the patient in a radiation-protected cockpit, I was able to use a joystick to advance the catheter, millimeter by millimeter,” Dr. Khaldi said. “Additionally, the enhanced visualization of the technology provided me with great control of the catheter. In my opinion, the enhanced control, visualization, and measurement of the CorPath System will transform the way we perform neurovascular procedures and ultimately improve patient care.”
“An aging baby boomer population is driving demand for new innovative technologies to treat strokes,” added Dr. Humphries. “Robotics offers physicians and patients a minimally-invasive technology that may improve the ability to provide rapid endovascular care to patients in the future.”
The CorPath System allows interventional neurosurgeons to perform the procedure remotely, away from the patient bedside. Seated in a radiation-protected cockpit, the physician uses a joystick to robotize catheters and wires to access the neck and brain blood vessels. Additionally, the technology provides neurosurgeons with the ability to accurately measure blockages and precisely position stents. The hope is that this technology will eventually be used for additional stroke treatments to restore blood flow to the brain and treat other complex diseases such as brain aneurysms.
“We are proud to be one of the first medical centers in Georgia to adopt the CorPath System,” said Wellstar Senior Vice President and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Chief Operating Officer Callie Andrews. “The adoption of the CorPath System at Wellstar Kennestone truly emphasizes our continuous commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology to our patients and clinical community.”
