It took a brain surgeon to fix my back!
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 770-291-8987
Fax: 678-290-0257
Surgery Center Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fax: 770-955-5404
Legacy Brain & Spine | We Treat You Like Family
Meet Our Team!
Get to know our clinic team who provides comprehensive surgical management of disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
OUR TEAM
Legacy Brain & Spine physicians, technicians, and nurse specialists.
At Legacy Brain & Spine clinics, we take a multidisciplinary approach to primary brain disease diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. We draw on the experience of physicians and other clinical staff in brain and spinal surgery, neurologic medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuro-radiology and neuro-pathology, who work together to diagnose and help you make informed decisions about treatment. Each member of our team is focused on delivering excellent treatment and helping you retain function.
OWNER / CEO
Said Elshihabi, MD, FAANS
Dr. Said Elshihabi is a board-certified neurosurgeon with personal interest and emphasis in the management of spinal disorders. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center – San Antonio, and pursued a neurosurgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Elshihabi completed an inclusive fellowship in Spine Surgery with Dr. T. Glenn Pait, and has been in private practice for over ten years.
He is referred to by patients and team members alike as “Dr. E”. Dr. Elshihabi has a passion for guiding patients on their spine journey and prides himself on informing his patients about their spinal disorders, utilizing all educational tools at his disposal to ease the anxiety associated with spinal disease. He firmly believes in being available, affable, and accommodating to his patients at all times.
“It is this mantra in my professional life that has encouraged me to offer this form of intimate and personalized spine care for interested patients. I see first hand the benefit of a coordinated, organized approach in the long term management of spine conditions. Applying this belief to spinal disorders is truly exciting for me, and I hope that you will let me be your guide in this journey.”
NEUROSURGEON / SPINE SPECIALIST
Jerry Walters II, MD
Dr. Jerry L Walters, II - currently board eligible - is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a graduate of Tougaloo College and Brown University Medical School. While attending Brown University Medical School and under the mentorship of Dr. Rees Cosgrove, he decided to pursue a career in Neurosurgery. He went on to complete his residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he received extensive training in both open and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Walters has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics ranging from spinal tumors, various techniques in spinal surgery, and developed a novel technique for improving the biocompatibility and bio-integration of metal implants.
Dr. Walters is actively treating Legacy Brain & Spine patients at our Tucker and Riverdale locations. He is a promoter of conservative therapy when appropriate and seeks to exhaust non-invasive treatment options until surgical intervention is warranted.
He believes restoration of function and elimination of pain are the primary surgical objectives. He treats various ailments of the brain including traumatic brain injury, infection, and brain tumors. He is a strong advocate for a customized, personalized medical treatment plan, and seeks to partner with each patient to develop the best treatment approach for their specific condition.
Outside of his career as a neurosurgeon, he enjoys hiking, giving back to the community and learning new things. He is a big fan of sports and a lover of History. Dr. Walters is a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgery.
NURSE PRACTITIONER / Certified Headache & Concussion Specialist
Heidi Meyer, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, CNRN, CAQ-HM
Nurse Practitioner, Heidi Meyer, has been caring for neurology and neurosurgical patients since 1992. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University, she was a neuroscience ICU RN at the University of Virginia. She then expanded her knowledge when she earned her Master of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner in 1995 from Emory University graduating Summa Cum Laude.
She has dedicated her career to working with neurology and neurosurgical patients, becoming certified in 1997 as a Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse with the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing. Since 1996, Heidi has provided neurologic care as a nurse practitioner in the Marietta area.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Jamela Davis, AGNP-C
Jamela A. Davis, a native of Jackson, MS is an Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of nursing experience in Orthopedics and Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation nursing. In 2009, she graduated from Tougaloo College (Tougaloo, MS) with a B.A in Psychology. After working in a hospital for a short time afterwards, she decided to embark on her nursing career. She moved to GA in 2018 in order to expand her career. She is currently certified by the AANP and joined the Legacy Brain & Spine team in December 2021. Jamela is actively seeing patients at the Riverdale and Tucker locations.
Jamela believes in treating the whole person. “My goal is to make sure I’m using every avenue to make sure you are properly cared for from HEAD to TOE.”
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Kimberly Stallings, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner, Kim Stallings, has been caring for Neurosurgical, Orthopedic, and pain patients since 1999. She has 12 years experience as a nurse practitioner, with primary focus in Spine and Pain Management. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville State University in 1999 and then pursued a Masters in Science in Community Health Nursing from Jacksonville State University in 2002 and later completed a Post- Master Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL in 2010 graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is currently certified by the AANP.
She has a combined 20 years experience in Spine and Pain Management with Neurosurgical and Orthopedic patients in the hospital and clinic setting.
She lives in Centre, AL and has worked in the Rome, GA area for over 20 years and has an abundance of compassion for her patients. She joined the Legacy Brain and Spine family in February 2022.