3 Best Neurosurgeons in Columbus, GA

"Dr. Marc S. Goldman earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a General Surgery internship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, followed by a residency in Neurosurgery and a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Marc S. Goldman is board-certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has extensive experience in the surgical treatment of aneurysms, ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis, bone tumors and disorders, and cancers affecting the brain and nervous system. Dr. Marc S. Goldman serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia – Southwest Campus. He is also a Clinical Faculty member at Martin Army Community Hospital and contributes to the education of future physicians through the Columbus Regional Family Practice Residency Program. Furthermore, he serves as a member of the Trauma Team at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital. Dr. Marc S. Goldman is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Hospital and St. Francis–Emory Healthcare. He is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, enabling him to provide care to a diverse patient population.

"Dr. Shahin Etebar earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the California Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the California Medical Association. With more than 32 years of diverse experience in neurosurgery, Dr. Shahin Etebar specializes in Aerospace Medicine, Critical Care, Spine and Neurological Surgery, and Healthcare Management. He has completed postgraduate training in Flight Medicine and Reconstructive Spine Surgery, further enhancing his expertise in complex neurological and spinal conditions. Dr. Shahin Etebar's clinical interests include the treatment of brain disorders and tumors, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal reconstruction following failed back surgery, spinal trauma, spinal cancer, correction of spinal deformities, and adult degenerative scoliosis. He is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Hospital and is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to provide care to a diverse patient population.

"Dr. Robert Ayer is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery in Columbus, Georgia. He earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed neurosurgery residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana and fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Washington. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Georgia Neurosurgical Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. With extensive training in advanced neurosurgical techniques, Dr. Ayer is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. He treats patients at multiple locations throughout Georgia, including Alpharetta, Bethlehem, Columbus, and Suwanee. Dr. Ayer is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions, including Northside Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.