Gerald E Rodts Jr. MD ("Rusty")
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Emory University, Chief of Neurosurgery Service, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Co-Director, Neurosurgery Post-graduate Spine Fellowship
550 Peachtree Street NortheastMedical Office Tower, Floor 10Atlanta, GA 30308
Fax+1 404-778-6310
Overview of Dr. Rodts
Dr. Gerald Rodts is a neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Grady Health System. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 39 years. Dr. Rodts accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 66 doctors at Emory University Hospital and one of 39 doctors at Grady Health System who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1988 - 1994- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant to the National Football League NFL, 2013-2020
- Person of Vision Award Georgia Chapter for the Prevention of Blindness, 2019
- Top Neurosurgeons in the United States Castle Connolly, 2005-2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Comparing Cortical Bone Trajectory and Traditional Pedicle Screws in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study of One-Year Outcomes.Juanmarco Gutierrez, Andrew M Erwood, James G Malcolm, Dayton P Grogan, Alexander C Greven
Cureus. 2023-08-01 - 8 citationsTelemedicine in Spine Surgery: Outcomes for 138 Patients With Virtual Preoperative Assessment Compared to Historical Controls.Alexander C M Greven, Beau M McGinley, Anudeep S Nakirikanti, Jordan D Couceyro, James G Malcolm
World Neurosurgery. 2022-05-01 - 8 citationsTelemedicine in the Evaluation and Management of Neurosurgical Spine Patients: Questionnaire Assessment of 346 Consecutive Patients.Alexander Greven, Beau M McGinley, Ndeye F Guisse, Lynessa J McGee, Sarah Pirkle
Spine. 2021-04-01
Press Mentions
Dr. Gerald Rodts' Rising Elderly Patient Population and the Program He Is Most Proud of in His PracticeAugust 29th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Georgia Blue Choice HMO
BCBS Georgia BlueChoice Option POS
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPOHealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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