Dr. Marcus J. Gates, MD, FAANS
Neurosurgeon
4441 Atlanta Rd SE 215 Smyrna GA, 30080About
Dr. Marcus Gates practices Neurological Surgery in metro Atlanta, GA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Gates diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors of the brain and spine, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Meharry Medical College 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Neurosurgery Mayo Clinic 2018 - 2019
- Instructor of Neurosurgery Mayo Clinic 2018 - 2019
- Vice Chair of Surgery Wellstar Cobb Hospital 2023 - Present
Awards
- David Piepgras Award 2019 Mayo Clinic Neurosurgery
- Resident Teacher of the Year 2019 Mayo Clinic Neurosurgery
- Top Doctor 2021 Atlanta Magazine
- Top Doctor 2022 Atlanta Magazine
- Top Doctor 2023 Atlanta Magazine
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Treatments
- Minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, cranial surgery, carpal tunnel
Internships
- Mayo Clinic
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- AANSCNSNASSAMAAOAPhi Beta Kappa
What do you attribute your success to?
- A car accident suffered in high school
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Caribbean
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending time with family and friends, Tennis, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Red Journal
Dr. Marcus J. Gates, MD, FAANS's Practice location
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