Mr. Jason M. Highsmith MD
Neurosurgeon
1365 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Jason Highsmith practices Neurological Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Highsmith prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Medical College of Virginia / Virginia Commonwealth University
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery- Neurosurgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Emory University (Complex Spine Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Articles and Publications
Book Chapters and Peer-Reviewed Clinicals Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Love of his Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time
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