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John A. Wilson, MD, Neurosurgery, Winston Salem, NC

John A.WilsonMD

Neurosurgery Winston Salem, NC

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Skull Base

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  • Office

    Medical Center Blvd
    Winston Salem, NC 27157
    Phone+1 336-716-4081
    Fax+1 336-716-3065

Summary

  • Dr. John A. Wilson is a neurosurgeon in Winston Salem, NC, specializing in brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neurosurgical spine surgery, and skull base procedures. He completed his medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, followed by surgical and neurological surgery residencies at Allegheny Health Network, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and Tufts Medical Center. Since 1993, Dr. Wilson has served as a professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine. His clinical expertise encompasses cerebral aneurysms, neurosurgical oncology, and carotid stenosis. Dr. Wilson has authored several publications in leading neurosurgery journals and has been recognized in America's Top Doctors and as a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Clinical Expertise

  • Cerebrovascular disease, Skull base surgery, Neurosurgical oncology, Neurosurgical trauma and critical care, Cerebral aneurysm, Carotid stenosis, Skull base tumors, Neurosurgical spine surgery

Education & Training

  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1986 - 1990
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)
    Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH)Residency, Surgery, 1982 - 1985
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 1994
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • selected America's Top Doctors, 2005-2021
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • BOD, American Board of Medical Specialties 2019 - Present
  • Director, American Board of Neurological Surgery 2018 - Present
  • Treasurer, American Association of Neurological Surgeons 2016 - 2019

Professional Memberships