Severe nerve compression? We triage within 30 minutes.
“Expert care with a personal touch—compassionate guidance through recovery.”
Bladder changes, rapidly worsening weakness, or incapacitating pain demand immediate action. Our neurosurgeons coordinate imaging, transport, and OR time the same day across Atlanta.
Gold Seal Certified
Don't wait on red-flag symptoms.
Cauda equina and rapidly progressing neurological deficits require fast decompression to prevent permanent damage. Legacy Brain & Spine keeps OR time, transport partners, and neurosurgical coverage ready—day or night—to protect function for patients across Georgia.
Your path back to an active life.
Every step coordinated by our care concierges.
Minute 0 · Intake submitted
Flag bladder/bowel changes or rapid weakness for immediate neurosurgeon review and direct call-back.
Hour 1 · Imaging & labs
We route you to the nearest MRI center or hospital partner for urgent imaging, labs, and anesthesia clearance.
Hour 6 · OR mobilized
Dedicated surgical team prepares the Legacy Center OR while transport arrangements are finalized.
Post-op · Rapid recovery
ICU monitoring when indicated, followed by aggressive PT planning to restore strength and mobility.
Where to start your emergent lumbar decompression 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 emergent lumbar decompression. 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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Marcus Stephens
Neurosurgeon / Skull Base Surgery · Neurosurgeon
Skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgeon delivering modern cranial and spine solutions.
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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 Urgent Spine Care FAQs
Answers to the most common questions about emergent lumbar decompression in the Atlanta Metro.
Loss of bladder or bowel control, saddle anesthesia, rapidly worsening leg weakness, and intractable pain with foot drop demand emergent decompression. Submit the urgent intake or call our hotline immediately.