The physicians of Spectrum Neurosurgical Specialists have joined the Northside Hospital network. Drs. Thomas Belknap, Bart MacDonald and Charles Weaver specialize in neuro-oncology, as well as diagnosis and treatment of benign neuro tumors, complex spine issues, robotic surgery, micro neurosurgery and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. They have an existing office at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming and have opened a new office on the campus of Northside Hospital Cherokee in Canton.
Dr. Belknap specializes in robotic and computer assisted spine surgery, kyphoplasty, brain and spinal tumor surgery, and Gamma Knife surgery. He received his Bachelor of Science, Cornell University and his medical degree from the University of Rochester. Dr. Belknap did his internship and residency at Brown University. He is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery and a Member of the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons.
Dr. MacDonald specializes in neuro-oncology, pituitary tumors, vestibular schwannoma, robotic and complex spinal surgery, stereotactic micro neurosurgery for brain and spine, and stereotactic radiosurgery. He received his Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute of Technology and his Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. MacDonald did his internship at the University of Florida and his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Harvard at Brigham & Women’s/Children’s Hospital, and University of Texas at Houston where he also completed a Fellowship in Spinal Surgery. He is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery and a Member of Congress of Neurologic Surgeons and American Association of Neurologic Surgeons.
Dr. Weaver specializes in brain, spinal and peripheral nerve tumors, traumatic spine and
brain injuries, Gamma Knife surgery, spinal cord stimulator implantation, trigeminal neuralgia,
cerebral spinal fluid shunts and peripheral nerve decompression. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts and Director of Medicine from Boston University. He completed his internship at Brown University along with his residency in Neurosurgery. Dr. Weaver is Board Certified in Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
