REGIS & mary ellen HAID

Regis: neurosurgeon, atlanta brain and spine care

Atlanta, Georgia | PathNorth member since 2020

Dr. Regis W. Haid, Jr. received his undergraduate degree in 1978 from the University of Notre Dame with majors in philosophy and theology, and a minor in classical literature. He received his MD at West Virginia University in 1982 with membership in Alpha Omega Alpha, serving as President of his class. He completed his neurosurgical residency in 1988 at West Virginia University. A Fellowship with Dr Joseph Maroon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was performed in 1986.

ln 1988-89 he was Clinical lnstructor at the University of Florida, where he also completed a one year Fellowship in Spine Surgery. He served in the United States Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas from 1989-93. He joined the faculty at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia in L993 as Associate Professor, and was promoted to Professor in 200L. During that time, he was Director of the Spinal Fellowship Program.

ln 2003, he was a founding partner of Atlanta Brain and Spine Care, a Spinal Research Foundation Regional Center of Excellence. He is former Medical Director of the Piedmont Spine Center, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia.

A renowned surgeon and educator, Dr. Haid has been visiting professor at 30 universities worldwide. He has been a Course Director more than 280 times, lectured at over 200 Spinal Courses, and presented over 500 papers. As a widely published author, Dr. Haid has contributed over 1.35 scientific articles to peer-reviewed journals, is presently editing his twelfth textbook, and has written more than 85 chapters on the treatment of spinal disorders.

He has been listed in the “Best Doctors of America” since 1994, and Consumers Research of America lists him as a “Top Surgeon.” Dr. Haid is also an active member and leader within several professional neurosurgical and spinal societies.

Dr. Haid and Mary Ellen have the blessing of children: Meghan, Katie, Sam, Holly, Mary Elizabeth and Elenore and six grandchildren. The family shares their passion for outdoor activities.