Atlantic Brain and Spine

01/23/2025

For the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed again, Thursday January 23, 2024. Providers will be available for telemedicine clinics, and staff will be available to return calls. Please ensure you leave a detailed message, so that your call can be routed properly. We appreciate your patience, stay safe and stay warm!

01/22/2025

For the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed Wednesday January 22, 2024. Providers will be available for telemedicine clinics, and staff will be available to return calls. Please ensure you leave a detailed message, so that your call can be routed properly. We appreciate your patience, stay safe and stay warm!

11/20/2024

Atlantic Brain and Spine is offering new hope for brain tumor patients with GammaTile, a cutting-edge treatment. Christine McGeorge, the first patient to receive it, is already seeing positive results after other treatments failed.

Read the full story at:
https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/standard-brain-tumor-treatments-stopped-working-her-doctors-would-not-give-in
and https://www.wect.com/2024/10/17/new-cutting-edge-procedure-offered-senc-treats-serious-brain-tumors/

For more compelling stories about Atlantic Brain and Spine, read our blog! https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/blogs/

10/07/2024

Dr. Thomas introduced the medical students at Hospital Universitario San Ignacio to Lateral Single Position Surgery, a minimally invasive technique which offers significant benefits compared to traditional methods. Read the full story at: https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/dr-thomas-teaches-lateral-single-position-surgery-at-hospital-universitario-san-ignacio/

10/01/2024

📢 Hurricane Helene Relief 📢
We are collecting donations for those affected by Hurricane Helene and need your help! Drop off your items at Atlantic Brain and Spine. Donations will be accepted until October 18.
📍2208 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401
📍2800 Ashton Drive, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28412

📦 Items to Donate:
- Baby Items: Diapers, wipes, formula, food pouches, bottles, clothes
- Medical Supplies: Bandages, gauze, gloves, ointments, ibuprofen, etc.
- Non-perishable Foods
- Toiletries: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, cleansing wipes, etc.
- Feminine Products
- Pet Food
- Batteries
- Portable Lanterns
- Blankets/Pillows
- Socks & Towels
- Empty Gas Cans
- Paper Towels/Toilet Paper
- Plastic Silverware & Trash Bags
- Cleaning Supplies

09/26/2024

Impressive work by Dr. Jeffrey Beecher and his team here at Atlantic Brain and Spine. They recently demonstrated Science-Based Aspiration Thrombectomy (S-BAT) using BMX81, SIM Select, and RED 43, achieving a first-pass TICI3 despite a tough type 3 arch and M2 occlusion.

This remarkable case highlights the continued success of S-BAT in even the most complex neurovascular scenarios.

Read more:
➡ https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/case-study-demonstration-of-science-based-aspiration-thrombectomy-s-bat/

09/11/2024

June Sweeny’s severe back pain, caused by spondylolisthesis, kept her from her passion for gardening until Dr. Thomas at Atlantic Brain and Spine performed minimally invasive spinal surgery. She now credits Dr. Thomas with restoring her quality of life by helping her regain mobility and enjoy an active lifestyle.

Read the full story here: https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/dr-alex-thomas-helps-local-florist-blossom-again-after-life-changing-spine-surgery/

Just when she found her passion, back pain started to endanger her quality of life.

08/09/2024

⬇️ Full Video Link Below! ⬇️
Dr. J. Alex Thomas of Atlantic Brain and Spine discusses how TrackX Technology enhances efficiency and reduces radiation exposure during routine fluoroscopy procedures. Innovations like these enable us to deliver groundbreaking brain and spine surgery for our patients!

View the full video:
➡ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/trackx-technology_trackx-realtime-imageguidance-activity-7220086857764626432-IbkZ/

06/19/2024

Atlantic Brain and Spine’s Dr. Thomas has been included in Newsweek’s 2024 list of the 150 best spine surgeons in the U.S. Dr. Thomas’ is recognized as a leader in the industry for his remarkable contributions.

Read More ➡ https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/newsweeks-top-150-spinal-surgeons-in-the-us-2024/

06/17/2024

❗️ This Weekend! ❗️
Atlantic Brain and Spine is a proud sponsor of the 12th Annual Ranse Jones Beach Jam! This stroke awareness volleyball tournament will be hosted at Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill & Volleyball Facility on June 22-23. Proceeds benefit the The Ransford S. Jones UNCW Scholarship Fund and the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation Stroke Awareness Fund. Let’s have fun while supporting this great cause! We hope to see you there!
➡ https://seeyouatbills.com/ranse-jones-volleyball-tournament/

04/24/2024

Exciting news! Dr. J. Alex Thomas from Atlantic Brain and Spine is set to join the prestigious AO Spine Master Course as an international professor. Heading to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Dr. Thomas will share his expertise in the latest advancements in anterior and lateral approaches to the lumbar spine.

03/27/2024

In 2023, Dr. Jeffery Beecher and his team showcased the profound impact of advanced neurosurgical techniques. Their successful removal of a tumor from U.S. Marine Jocelyn Harris, stationed at Camp LeJeune, emphasizes the life-changing potential of medical innovation. Dive into the full story here:
➡ https://atlanticbrainandspine.com/how-advanced-neurosurgery-saved-this-lance-corporal/

03/04/2024

Recently, Dr. Thomas delivered an insightful presentation at the 2024 Spine Summit. His engaging lunch-n-learn session delved into the transformative realm of Excelsius XLIF®: How Robotics & Advanced Neuromonitoring are Changing the Game.