Atlanta Brain and Spine - Fayetteville

Dr. Wewel is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas. He completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the Barrow Neurologic Institute. Dr. Wewel is a member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on the Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves and the Georgia Neurosurgical Society. He has published numerous book chapters and scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Dr. Wewel specializes in the surgical treatment of brain tumors, spinal tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, deformity, and trauma. While he performs a wide scope of cranial and spinal surgeries, he is passionate about implementing minimally invasive techniques.

In his spare time, Dr. Wewel enjoys spending time with his wife, their extended families, traveling and the outdoors.

Dr. Wewel sees patients at Piedmont Atlanta, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, and Vinings locations. He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

David M. Benglis, Jr., M.D. is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon practicing at Atlanta Brain and Spine Care. He completed a complex spine and minimally invasive fellowship at the University of Miami. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of both surgical and non-surgical spinal disorders. Dr. Benglis has recently authored various book chapters and journal articles on these specific topics. Dr. Benglis, along with his P.A., Patrice Braun, believe that patient education about their condition is the most important part of the process. In his free time he enjoys travelling, collecting wine, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Benglis treats a wide range of spinal disorders including:

• Cervical/lumbar/thoracic disc disease/herniations and stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis cervical/lumbar/thoracic
• Spinal trauma
• Spine tumors

He utilizes modern cutting edge techniques (O-arm CT navigation, disc replacement, minimally invasive screws) to ensure his patient’s fast return to function following surgery.

Dr. Benglis was born and raised in southwestern Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate training with high honors at the University of Texas at Austin earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology and attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio graduating with honors through the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) society.

He graduated from his neurosurgical residency at the University of Miami in 2011. From 2007-2009 Dr. Benglis completed a two-year non-ACGME advanced subspecialty fellowship in spinal neurosurgery under the guidance of his spine mentors now chairman of neurosurgery Dr. Alan Levi, M.D., Phd., Dr. Michael Y. Wang, M.D., Dr. Steve Vanni, D.O., and chairman emeritus Dr. Barth Green M.D. who directed one of the largest spinal cord injury research centers in the country; the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

Dr. Benglis is Medical Director of the Atlanta Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He performs outpatient minimally invasive surgery at Perimeter Surgery Center and other operations at Piedmont Main Campus. Dr. Benglis is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the Georgia Neurological Society, and the AANS-CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine.

Dr. Benglis holds positions on the Piedmont Hospital Governance committee, Credentialing committee, and Operative Block committee.