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Dr. Hugh Franklin Smisson III, MD

Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
39 years of experience
Georgia Neurosurgical Institute 840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-7092

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Hugh Smisson specializes in minimally invasive treatment of the spinal cord, including cervical, thoracic and lumbar disease. As such, he has developed techniques and created appliances for his areas of expertise including a spinal fusion device for the cervical spine as well as a minimally invasive spinal fusion device for the lumbar spine both of which are currently used throughout the United States and Europe. In addition, Dr. Smisson holds over 25 U.S. and international patents for a variety of medical appliances used not only in spinal fusion technology, but also in fluid infusion, body temperature warming, and sternal stabilization. Dr. Smisson has taught his pioneering techniques to many other medical professionals in the United States, Europe and South America. As knowledge of his neurosurgical advancements spreads, he is much in demand as a speaker.A Macon native, Dr. Smisson received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Emory University in 1979. Two years later, he entered the Medical College of Georgia where he received his Doctorate of Medicine in 1986. After completing an internship in General Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia in 1987, he entered a neurosurgical residence there, which he completed in 1992 before coming back to Macon to start his practice at Georgia Neurosurgical Institute. Dr. Smisson was board certified in Neurological Surgery in 1995 and became a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons in 1998. He also served as a surgical Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve.Dr. Smisson has served as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Mercer University as well as a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia. He is on the alumni board at the Medical College of Georgia and is a Past President of the Georgia Neurosurgical Society.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University - 1986

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Cervical Cancer
Neck Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sciatica

Procedures Performed

Spinal Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Craniotomy
Neurological Testing
Neurological Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

State Farm
Optum Health
Meritain Health
Medicare
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Palmetto GBA
Georgia Health Advantage
Clover Health
Alliant Health Plans
Tricare
AARP
Cigna
GEHA
Wellcare
PruittHealth Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Ambetter
Medicaid
Friday Health Plans
CHAMPVA
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
Humana
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mutual of Omaha
Kaiser Permanente

Cancer 24
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 43
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 38
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 10
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10