Dr. Adam Gregory Back M.D.

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. Adam G. Back, who serves patients in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Dr. Back is a neurosurgeon who is affiliated with Novant Health Spine Specialists – Randolph Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. “At Novant Health Spine Specialists – Randolph Road, we understand that each case of back or neck pain is unique, and each patient deserves a unique approach to treatment. That’s why our experienced providers offer complete diagnostic services to make sure you get an accurate diagnosis and a customized treatment plan for you and your life” as stated by the practice’s website. 

Dr. Back earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago in 2011. He then went on to complete his internship in neurological surgery at Duke University Hospital in 2012, followed by his fellowships, both in neurological spine surgery at Duke University Medical Center in 2015 and 2017.

Dr. Back is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons exists to enhance health and improve lives worldwide through the advancement of education and scientific exchange.

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders affecting any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, vascular disorders, tumors, stroke, infections of the brain or spine, trauma, or degenerative diseases of the spine. They use neuroradiology imaging like MRI, CT, PET, and MEG to diagnose and treat neurological problems.

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