The Georgia Neurosurgical Institute opened its doors to the public in 1954. Dr. Robert A. Clark Jr., Dr. Samuel J. Hightower Jr., Dr. Morgan A. Cowan, Dr. Robert A. Sears, Dr. Hugh F. Smisson, Dr. Charles M. Rowley wanted to bring a Neurosurgical practice to the Macon Georgia area. The doctors wanted to offer comprehensive neurosurgical services to the Central Georgia community.

Today, The Georgia Neurosurgical Institute is a group of surgical specialists performing state-of-the-art procedures. Over the years, GNI has grown and evolved to offer expanded services to the public. GNI offers technologies and treatments of neurological, spinal and cervical disorders, injuries and diseases including back pain and neck pain. GNI also has Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services; this test uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to take pictures of the head. In many cases, MRI gives information that cannot be seen on an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scan, helping our doctors to give better diagnoses.

In addition to experts in the field, and MRI services; GNI offers physical therapy services where patients are evaluated by licensed physical therapist and offered the best treatment in the area.

News & Updates

Spine Surgery Patients with Other Health Issues Incur Longer Hospital Stays and Increased Costs

PHILADELPHIA (May 4, 2010) – It is estimated that between 75 and 85 percent of all Americans will suffer from low back pain and/or neck pain at some point in their lives. An estimated 12 million Americans suffer from degenerative disc disease, with over one million patients undergoing surgery each year. The cost of treating back pain is currently estimated at more than $100 billion annually in the U.S. Many patients with back pain have comorbidities that impact spine surgery. Comorbidity is the presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder; or the effect of such additional disorders or diseases. Read more


NEWS FOR REFERRING DOCTORS: We have made some recent changes to our intake/ scheduling department to specifically improve our customer service and operational efficiencies. Effective immediately, please ask your staff to use the following contacts when making referrals to us:

  • Lisa (478) 743-7092 Ext 225 Referrals for Dr. Hugh Smisson and
    Dr. Arthur Grigorian
  • Sue (478) 743-7092 Ext 251 Referrals for Dr. Kim Johnston and Dr. Richard Rowe
  • Cindy (478) 743-7092 Ext 259 Referrals for Dr. Joe Sam Robinson


 
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