Gerald E Rodts Jr. MD ("Rusty")
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Emory University, Chief of Neurosurgery Service, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Co-Director, Neurosurgery Post-graduate Spine Fellowship
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59 Executive Park SSte 3000Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone+1 404-778-6227
Fax+1 404-778-6310
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Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1988 - 1994- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant to the National Football League NFL, 2013-2020
- Person of Vision Award Georgia Chapter for the Prevention of Blindness, 2019
- Top Neurosurgeons in the United States Castle Connolly, 2005-2019
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparing Cortical Bone Trajectory and Traditional Pedicle Screws in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study of One-Year Outcomes.Juanmarco Gutierrez, Andrew M Erwood, James G Malcolm, Dayton P Grogan, Alexander C Greven
Cureus. 2023-08-01 - 5 citationsTelemedicine in Spine Surgery: Outcomes for 138 Patients With Virtual Preoperative Assessment Compared to Historical Controls.Alexander C M Greven, Beau M McGinley, Anudeep S Nakirikanti, Jordan D Couceyro, James G Malcolm
World Neurosurgery. 2022-05-01 - 6 citationsTelemedicine in the Evaluation and Management of Neurosurgical Spine Patients: Questionnaire Assessment of 346 Consecutive Patients.Alexander Greven, Beau M McGinley, Ndeye F Guisse, Lynessa J McGee, Sarah Pirkle
Spine. 2021-04-01
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Dr. Gerald Rodts' Rising Elderly Patient Population and the Program He Is Most Proud of in His PracticeAugust 29th, 2019
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