Bart A. MacDonald, MD

Bart MacDonald is a Georgia native and believes the most important aspect of being a doctor is care and compassion for the patient. He developed a passion for brain tumors after his father was diagnosed with a brain tumor early in his life. Serving as a caregiver during his father’s recovery gave Dr. MacDonald unique insights into the challenges families face in similar situations and inspired his medical education toward a focus on brain tumors, brain cancer and spinal cancer. For over a decade, Dr. MacDonald has been simplifying a complex field, helping his patients understand their condition and treatment options. He specializes in neuro-oncology (brain tumors), pituitary tumors, vestibular schwannoma, robotic and complex spinal surgery, stereotactic micro neurosurgery for brain and spine, and stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife). In his spare time, Dr. MacDonald enjoys spending time with his family, visiting to the mountains or a quick hike to the Sawnee Mountain Indian Seats.

Education & Training

• Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
• Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
• Internship, General Surgery, University of Florida, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida
• Residency, Neurosurgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Residency, Neurosurgery, Harvard at Brigham & Women’s/Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
• Residency, Neurosurgery, University of Texas at Houston, Houston, Texas
• Fellowship, Spinal Surgery, University of Texas at Houston, Houston, Texas
• Chief Residency and Graduate, Neurosurgery, University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX

Certifications & Affiliations

• Board Certified, Neurological Surgery
• Fellow, Congress of Neurologic Surgeons
• Fellow, American Association of Neurologic Surgeons

Special Interests

• Brain Cancer Surgery
• Complex Spine Surgery
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
• Menigioma
• Neurological Oncology
• Pituitary Tumors
• Robotic and Minimally Invasive Complex Spinal Surgery
• Vestibular Schwannoma

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