Fernando Vale MD

Summary

• Dr. Fernando Vale is an academic neurosurgeon based in Augusta, GA, specializing in brain and spinal tumor surgery, epilepsy surgery, pituitary surgery, and stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency in neurological surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center. He currently serves as the Department Chairman at WellStar MCG Health, affiliated with the Medical College of Georgia- Augusta University, and was previously a Professor at the USF Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Vale has expertise in epilepsy surgery, neurosurgical oncology, spine surgery, brain mapping, and stereotactic and functional surgery. His publications address a range of topics, including deep brain stimulation, epilepsy clinical trials and epilepsy surgery, spine disorders and many others. His prolific academic career is exemplified by working on many clinical trials such as endovascular embolization for chronic subdural hematomas. His accolades include recognition as a Super Doctor, Best Doctor, and a FAANS fellow from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.