Dr. Gregory Brinker Gullung MD

Clinical Trials

• Assessing Superion Clinical Endpoints vs. Decompression

Additional Information

Gregory B. Gullung MD - Spine Surgeon Gregory B. Gullung MD, is a leading Spine Surgeon with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports in Birmingham, AL Gregory B. Gullung, MD, is a well-versed spine surgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports in Birmingham, AL. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Grandview Medical Center Outpatient Care Center. Dr. Gullung has an impressive professional journey that spans seven years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in minimally invasive spine treatments, including kyphoplasty. Areas of specialization include anterior cervical decompressions, lateral/anterior, and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, platelet rich plasma, discectomy/ laminectomy, lumbar fusions and epidural steroid injections. “He believes in discussing, with the patient, their goals and treatment options. With a focus on providing the least invasive care that will give them the best possible outcome and provide them with the lifestyle they desire. He is able to provide many of these services in house to provide reliable and efficient care for his patients,” states the official website of OrthoAlbama Spine & Sports. For more information about Dr. Gregory B. Gullung, please visit https://www.alabamaorthospineandsports.com/physician-bio/?smid=2221. Gregory B. Gullung, MD, attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA, and received his medical degree in 2006. Furthermore, he conducted his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL (2006-2011). In addition, he completed his fellowship training in spine surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS (2011-2012). In addition, Dr. Gullung received board certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. And, he remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations. As a result, he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the AOSpine Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the American Medical Association, and the North American Spine Society. In addition to his medical degree, he holds an undergraduate degree acquired at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. Dr. Gullung has received a number of awards, including the Patients' Choice Award (2013-2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2018), Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2017-2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013- 2018), and Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2017-2018) from vitals.com. For more information about Dr. Gregory B. Gullung, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8127381-Gregory-Gullung-orthopaedic-surgeon-Birmingham-Alabama-35235.

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