Joshua Thomas Wewel, MD
Neurosurgery, Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
Atlanta Brain and Spine - Fayetteville
1265 Highway 54 West, Suite 500E
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone
404-350-0106Fax
404-350-0176
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 and Vinings locations.
He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
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 and Vinings locations.
He welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Rush University Medical Center
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2018
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Education, 2012
Barrow Neurologic Institute
Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2019
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
1,060 ratings,
345 reviews
8/18/2025
Very kind doctor
8/1/2025
Polite. Informative. Professional
8/1/2025
Very good.
8/1/2025
Just a fantastic professional. Exactly what one would hope for in a doctor. He was kind, patient, attentive, and took the time to explain my treatment and answer all my questions.
7/28/2025
This was a one year follow up from spine surgery. I have done excellent. Dr Wewel is great doctor. He is caring and very knowledgeable. He takes time to make sure his patients understand about their care.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Atlanta Brain and Spine - Fayetteville
1265 Highway 54 West, Suite 500E Fayetteville, GA 30214