Trusting physicians with your surgical care requires an enormous amount of faith. At GNS Surgery Center, in Athens, Georgia, you can trust the right experts to handle your health in all stages of your surgery. Our team of distinguished physicians specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and neurological procedures, providing top-notch care to our patients.
Meet Your Trusted Experts
It’s important that you’re receiving the highest quality of care from highly trained and experienced surgeons. Our physicians specialize in the latest surgical techniques and are committed to enhancing every patient’s quality of life.
Bryan Barnes, M.D.
Dr. Bryan Barnes is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery. You’re in safe hands with Dr. Barnes, as he’s exceptionally skilled at making small incisions and ensuring quick patient recovery after spine surgery. As a specialist in neurosurgery, he can assist you with outpatient spine surgery and minimally invasive spinal systems.
Neil Woodall, M.D.
Dr. Neil Woodall is an experienced surgeon who can help you with complex neurosurgeries. He is the only specialist in Athens specializing in endovascular neurosurgery, skull base, and cerebrovascular surgery. As your neurosurgeon, Dr. Woodall ensures that his patients receive the utmost care, information, and respect they need for a successful recovery.
Viren S. Vasudeva M.D.
Dr. Viren S. Vasudeva is a board-certified and Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who treats patients with complex spinal disorders. He dedicates his service beyond the local community to global outreach through SpineAid. His commitment and expertise help him ensure that his patients receive optimal and effective treatment during and after surgery.
Robert Townsend, M.D.
Dr. Robert Townsend is a board-certified surgeon and Neurocritical Care Research Award winner with a broad skill set in neurosurgery. He’s also certified in endovascular treatments, which allows him to help patients recover from stroke. He treats his patients with an empathetic treatment approach and reflects the team-based patient care at GNS Surgery Center in Athens, Georgia.
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Recovery
All our board-certified neurosurgeons are assisted with the most advanced technology at GNS Surgery Center. The StealthStation™ Surgical Navigation and O-arm™ Surgical Imaging System improves our surgeons’ ability to perform minimally invasive spine surgery procedures.
Here’s how our technology helps with surgery:
- Reduces risks of blood loss
- Improves recovery time
- Fewer disruptions
- Enhances chances of recovery
- Achieves minimal scarring
Our advanced surgical technologies help comfort patients with accurate procedures and effective treatment. A Korean MISS study by Park et al. highlights how minimally invasive spine surgery technology supports fast post-op recovery. This helps us ensure that each patient receives the utmost care they need to recover, even after leaving our center.
You’re In Good Hands With GNS Surgery Center
Our team of neurosurgeons take pride in both expertise and excellent service. GNS Surgery Center combines advanced technology and medical proficiency to aid patients in faster recovery.
Ready to meet our experts? Schedule an appointment by contacting one of our physicians at GNS Surgery Center. We’re ready to assist you in every step of your surgical journey.
