Advanced cervical disc replacement in Midtown Atlanta.
“Expert care with a personal touch—compassionate guidance through recovery.”
Restore mobility with cutting-edge artificial discs performed by neurosurgeons who helped pioneer motion-preserving techniques across Georgia.
Gold Seal Certified
Keep your active lifestyle without a fusion.
Whether you're a healthcare worker on your feet or a weekend athlete, our neurosurgeons design cervical disc replacement plans that preserve range of motion while relieving nerve compression. We manage insurance approvals, pre-op labs, and aftercare so you can focus on getting back to life.
Your path back to an active life.
Every step coordinated by our care concierges.
Day 0 · Intake submitted
Share symptom distribution, bone health history, and prior treatments to streamline your consult.
Week 1 · Imaging & medical clearance
We coordinate dynamic X-rays, MRI, and DEXA scans along with pre-op labs when required by your payor.
Week 3 · Outpatient disc replacement
Performed at our Midtown Atlanta surgical suite or Riverdale ambulatory center with overnight observation if needed.
Week 6 · Motion milestones
Guided neck mobility exercises, scar care, and work clearance tailored to your goals.
Where to start your motion-preserving cervical disc replacement journey.
Choose the Legacy Brain & Spine location that fits best. Each center offers imaging coordination, surgical consults, and hands-on recovery guidance across the Atlanta Metro.
Your surgical team.
Meet the neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers who specialize in motion-preserving cervical disc replacement. They combine minimally invasive techniques with compassionate bedside care.
Said Elshihabi
Founder / CEO · Neurosurgeon
Board-certified neurosurgeon providing comprehensive surgical management of brain and spine disorders.
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Arsalaan Salehani
Neurosurgeon / Spine Surgery · Neurosurgeon
Board-eligible neurosurgeon blending advanced spine techniques with comprehensive neurological care.
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Richard Gullick
Neurosurgeon / Spine Surgery · Neurosurgeon
Former Army neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive cranial and spine surgery.
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Ready to take the next step?
Submit your intake to start a concierge-guided path toward relief. Our neurosurgeons review every detail and respond quickly with next steps tailored to your unique condition and goals.
What Our Patients Say
This Doctor I would consider to be among the best. I had a c34 fusion, went perfect. I later have had another disc collapse, Dr. Elshihabi sees more of what was wrong the the MRI tech, spotted identified and is able to discern away the fluff and get...
Legacy Brain and Spine have a great team that centers their focus on their patients. They have great doctors that really care about their patient's health. Check Out Dr. E and the Legacy team if you're looking for a great clinic.
Dr. Elshihabi is a caring and compassionate doctor. He makes you feel at ease when going through a difficult time. He is a skilled surgeon as evidenced by great MRI reports. I highly recommend him!
Dr. E performed a Laminectomy on my back on May 19th and the results were amazing. I can sleep thru the night! Wonderful staff in the office as well.
Atlanta Cervical Disc Replacement FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about motion-preserving cervical disc replacement in the Atlanta Metro.
Ideal candidates have cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy from one or two degenerated discs, have completed physical therapy, and maintain good bone density. Complete the intake to let our surgeons review your imaging history.