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Dr. John Wellons III, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Dr. John Wellons III, MD
3.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. John Wellons III, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN.
Dr. John Wellons III, MD
3.5 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. John Wellons III, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 55
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Wellons III, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Wellons III graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. John Wellons III, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has 29 years experience. Dr. Wellons III currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital and Huntsville Hospital. At present, Dr. Wellons III received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Wellons III' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Wellons III is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acoustic Neuroma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
Acoustic Neuroma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Craniosynostosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Headache
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Migraine
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Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Scoliosis
Seizure Disorders
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Visual Field Defects
Brain Surgery
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Memory Evaluation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Vanderbilt University
    2200 Childrens Way, Nashville, TN 37232
  2. 2 Office
    2200 21st Ave S Ofc Tower, Nashville, TN 37232
  3. 3 Office
    3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215
  4. 4 Vanderbilt Medical Group
    3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37215

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1 Star (3)

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Oct 12, 2024
He preformed a nerosergery on me in September and told me everything I needed to know great doctor and great guy
Hunter — Oct 12, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Wellons III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wellons III' profile.

Dr. John Wellons III, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital and Huntsville Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Wellons III, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN

  • Helen Keller Hospital

    1300 S Montgomery Ave, Sheffield, AL

  • Huntsville Hospital

    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL