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Southeastern Neurosurgical Specialists - Clinical Office

Jim Robinson, MD, FAANS

Cranial Microsurgery, Gamma Knife &
Endoscopic Cranial Surgery

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Dr. Jim Robinson is a board-certified and nationally recognized neurosurgeon who specializes in treating conditions of the brain and skull base. Dr. Robinson utilizes the most advanced treatments, and takes a minimally-invasive approach, with particular expertise in Cranial Microsurgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopic Cranial Surgery. He develops personalized treatment plans based on the unique needs of each patient, and makes patients an active participant in their care, guiding them through options to help them choose the most appropriate procedures. Renowned for his exceptional surgical outcomes, when surgery is needed, Dr. Robinson’s patients are more than threefold safer than the national average.

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In addition to providing patient care, Dr. Robinson has authored and published multiple textbook chapters and journal articles, has served as the Principle Investigator for several successful clinical trials, and has presented his research findings at some of the most esteemed symposiums. He has held numerous leadership roles, serving as Chief of Neurosurgery and Chairman of Neurosciences Department at Piedmont Hospital before bringing his expertise to Northside Hospital.

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Atlanta Office
(404) 254-3160

980 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 490
Atlanta, GA 30342

(On campus of Northside Hospital - Atlanta)

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  • Medical Degree:

    Medical College of Pennsylvania,  Magna Cum Laude

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    Internship & Residency:

    Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University

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    Research Fellowship: 

    Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University

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    Executive MBA:

    Goizueta Business School at Emory University, First in Class

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)

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    The Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

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    Georgia Neurosurgical Society (GNS)

    AANS Section on Tumors

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    Pituitary Network Association

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    Society for Neuro-Oncology

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    Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgery

  • Dr. Robinson has participated as a Principle Investigator on several successful clinical trial initiatives. As Founder and President of Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, Dr. Robinson became a recognized leader in minimal access spinal surgery and cranial microsurgery serving the Atlanta market and southeastern region for a decade before. He also held the position of Medical Director of the Piedmont Gamma Knife Center where he was recognized for high quality of care and served as Chief of Neurosurgery and Chairman of the Neurosciences Department at Piedmont Hospital. He returned to Atlanta to open his clinical practice, Brain Expert, after a sabbatical that afforded him the opportunity to serve in developing countries and to do research and development work to advance his field.

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    In addition to authoring and publishing multiple textbook chapters and journal articles, Dr. Robinson, has, on numerous occasions, presented his research findings at professional meetings on topics that include tumors, head injuries, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He has also taught other surgeons advanced surgical techniques at meetings of the American Association of Neurological Surgery, The Congress of Neurological Surgery, and the Joint Spine section of the AANS and CNS.

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    • Cranial Microsurgery

    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    • Endoscopic Cranial Surgery

    • Meningioma Surgery

    • Microvascular Decompression

    • Pituitary Tumor Surgery

    • Trigeminal Rhizotomy Surgery

  • Dr. Robinson and his wife Katie recently created the Beams of Hope Foundation to continue his mission
    work by providing promise and care for impoverished brain tumor patients. Dr. Robinson remains actively involved in organizations such as Honduras Outreach, Inc. (HOI), Medication Radiation Centers, LLC, a social entrepreneurship project to Latin America, Hospital Bloom in El Salvador and Hospital Cedimat in the Dominican Republic. He is also a supervising mentor in Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Cub Scout Den Leader.

Southeastern Neurosurgical Specialists - Dr. Robinson Beams of Hope
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