Atlantic Brain and Spine

What Atlantic Brain and Spine does

Atlantic Brain & Spine, PA is a physician-owned Professional Association headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, founded in July 2003. The practice delivers specialty neurological care — brain, spine, and cerebrovascular surgery — across four office locations in southeastern North Carolina (two in Wilmington plus Jacksonville and Shallotte) and operates as a regional neurosurgery franchise affiliated with Novant Health / New Hanover Regional Medical Center. It is staffed by 6 neurosurgeons supported by 11 Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, using a team-based model in which PAs/NPs conduct initial evaluations to compress wait times and improve throughput.

The practice's clinical product revolves around minimally invasive surgical techniques — Lateral Single Position Surgery (reducing OR time to ≤90 minutes), awake endoscopic spine surgery (first performed in Wilmington by Dr. J. Alex Thomas), Arthrex ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic discectomies (8mm incisions), robotic spinal surgery (Mazor, ExcelsiusGPS), and advanced cranial procedures including GammaTile radiation therapy, Gleolan fluorescence-guided glioma resection, and Science-Based Aspiration Thrombectomy for stroke. Dr. Beecher serves as Interim Institute Leader for Neurosciences at Novant Health, and in 2018 the practice recruited the region's first endovascular neurosurgeon, enabling local acute stroke and aneurysm care without patient transfers.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional fees for neurosurgical procedures and office consultations, paid via insurance reimbursement with co-pays collected at the time of service. The go-to-market model is sales-led and referral-driven: roughly two-thirds of patient acquisition comes through referring physicians (primary care, neurology, pain management) served with same-day availability, with direct patient appointments as a secondary channel. Marketing assets span social media, educational blogs, video galleries, patient testimonials, community education events, and earned media (Newsweek Top Spine Surgeons 2024 and 2025). No external investment, parent company, or revenue disclosure is present in the available material.

Name

Atlantic Brain and Spine

Legal name

Atlantic Brain & Spine, PA

Website

https://atlanticbrainandspine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Brain & Spine is a Wilmington, NC-based physician practice delivering minimally invasive brain, spine, and cerebrovascular surgery across four southeastern North Carolina locations, serving referred and self-directed patients via six neurosurgeons supported by 11 PAs and NPs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurosurgical Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stroke & Vascular Neurology (HLAKAIAG)

Keywords

• Neurosurgery services
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Brain tumor surgery
• Endovascular stroke treatment
• Endoscopic spine procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Neurosurgical Procedures: Revenue generated from surgical procedures including minimally invasive spine surgery, brain surgery, endoscopic procedures, and stroke interventions performed at hospital and outpatient settings
2. Office Consultations: Patient evaluations, follow-up appointments, and conservative treatment consultations conducted by neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers
3. Insurance Reimbursement: Payment received through insurance plans including co-pays collected at time of service, accepting Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, and most bank debit cards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a multi-physician neurosurgical practice providing comprehensive brain and spine care, including minimally invasive spine surgery, cranial neurosurgery, brain tumor resection, and endovascular stroke treatment. Services span in-office consultations and follow-up care alongside advanced surgical procedures such as Lateral Single Position Surgery, awake endoscopic spine surgery, GammaTile brain tumor therapy, and robotic-guided spinal fusion performed at affiliated hospitals. The practice serves patients across southeastern North Carolina through four office locations and a team-based care model led by six neurosurgeons.

Product overview

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a neurosurgical practice offering comprehensive brain and spine care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques. The practice operates as a unified platform combining surgical expertise with advanced medical technologies including the Arthrex Endoscopic Spine System for ultra-minimally invasive procedures, NuVasive Pulse integrated surgical platform, and ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation. Their portfolio includes specialized treatments such as GammaTile radiation therapy for brain tumors, Gleolan fluorescent imaging for glioma surgery, and innovative surgical techniques like Lateral Single Position Surgery pioneered by Dr. Thomas. The practice offers complete neurosurgical services spanning stroke treatment via Science-Based Aspiration Thrombectomy, awake endoscopic spine surgery, and comprehensive spine care using technologies including EOS imaging, iFuse implants, and Mazor robotics. Founded in July 2003, the practice employs 6 neurosurgeons and 11 PAs/NPs across multiple locations in North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Minimally invasive spinal surgery for back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, deformity, and degenerative disease, delivered through small incisions to reduce blood loss, infection risk, hospital stay, and recovery time. Intended for adult patients referred by primary care or other specialists across southeastern North Carolina.
• Cranial / Brain Surgery Cranial neurosurgery for brain tumors (including pituitary and gliomas), vascular lesions, aneurysms, brain hemorrhages, and Chiari malformation, using image-guided (neuronavigation) and minimally invasive techniques. For adult patients in the region with brain tumor or other cranial surgical needs.
• Endovascular Neurosurgery and Stroke Intervention Endovascular treatment of acute stroke (mechanical thrombectomy, including Science-Based Aspiration Thrombectomy), brain aneurysms (coiling), carotid disease, and arteriovenous malformations. Provided by dual-trained cerebrovascular neurosurgeons as the only endovascular neurosurgery capability in southeastern North Carolina. Intended for stroke and cerebrovascular patients in the region.
• Lateral Single Position Surgery Pioneered minimally invasive lateral spinal fusion technique performed on both the front and back of the spine while the patient remains in a single lateral position, reducing OR time to 90 minutes or less and decreasing anesthesia exposure. For adult patients requiring lumbar or thoracolumbar fusion.
• Awake Endoscopic Spine Surgery Endoscopic spine surgery performed without general anesthesia, allowing the patient to remain awake and responsive throughout the procedure, eliminating intubation-related risks and enabling faster recovery with fewer side effects. For suitable adult spine surgery candidates seeking an even less invasive alternative.
• GammaTile Brain Tumor Therapy Targeted radiation therapy in which a postage-stamp-sized device is implanted at the brain tumor resection site at the time of surgery to deliver localized radiation and prevent tumor regrowth. For patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent brain tumors who have undergone (or are undergoing) surgical resection.
• Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF) and Minimally Invasive Deformity Correction Minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion and related procedures for scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and other deformities, performed through a one-inch incision near the waist to minimize pain and recovery time. For adult patients with degenerative or deformity-related spine conditions.
• Neurosurgical Office Consultations and Follow-Up Care In-office patient evaluations, conservative treatment planning, and follow-up appointments performed by neurosurgeons, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at four locations in Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Shallotte, NC. For patients with neurological symptoms considering neurosurgical care.

Quantifiable outcome

• OR time reduced to 90 minutes or less with Lateral Single Position Surgery
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and supporting.

• Atlantic Health SystemstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Co-hosting virtual educational events on stroke recovery and coordinated multidisciplinary care. Joint commitment to patient education and emerging treatment options.
• Novant HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Major healthcare system partnership including dedication of Novant Health Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute. Atlantic Brain and Spine surgeons play active role in the institute with Dr. Beecher serving as Interim Institute Leader for Neurosciences. Partnership enables advanced neurological care locally with world-class expertise.
• University of North Carolina School of MedicinestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dr. Geoffrey Stricsek appointed Adjunct Associate Professor and Dr. Alex Thomas appointed Adjunct Associate Professor for Department of Neurosurgery. Academic partnership for medical education and mentorship.
• Globus MedicalsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership featuring Globus Medical's Excelsius XLIF procedure with robotic navigation and neuromonitoring integration. Dr. Thomas presented at 2024 Spine Summit on ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation technology.
• ArthrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationArthrex provides endoscopic spine technology and support for ultra-minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Thomas has completed 50+ procedures using Arthrex Endoscopic Spine System. Arthrex Raleigh-Durham serves as exclusive agency supporting Atlantic Brain & Spine.
• NuVasivesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for spinal surgery including NuVasive Pulse integrated surgical platform and XLIF procedures. Dr. Thomas has partnered with NuVasive for educational content on patient-tailored approaches.
• Medtronic NeurovascularsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDr. Cappuzzo serves as consultant for Medtronic Neurovascular since May 2023, providing product advice and strategic feedback on neurovascular devices.
• Penumbra Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationDr. Cappuzzo serves as Site Principal Investigator for Thunderbolt Trial at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and consultant relationship for thrombectomy and aspiration technologies.
• Q'ApelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDr. Cappuzzo serves as consultant for Q'Apel providing expertise on neurovascular devices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EmergeOrtho: Largest orthopedic and spine practice in North Carolina with a much broader footprint and subspecialty mix than Atlantic Brain and Spine. Overlaps on the spine surgery side but is a broad incumbent rather than a focused neurosurgery specialist.
• Novant Health Neuroscience & Psychiatry Institute: Major regional health system that operates the Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute where Atlantic Brain and Spine surgeons serve in leadership roles. Comparable in clinical scope as a regional neuroscience provider, but operates as an integrated health system rather than an independent specialty practice.
• Atrium Health Neurosciences (Wake Forest): Major NC-based health system with neurosurgery services across the Charlotte region. Overlaps in clinical scope but competes at system scale rather than specialty-practice scale.

Regional players

• Lehigh Valley Health Network Neurosurgery: Hospital-employed neurosurgery group in eastern Pennsylvania where one of Atlantic Brain and Spine's surgeons (Dr. Gregory Davis) previously built his practice. Comparable subspecialty neuroscience scope, but operates in a different geography under an employed-physician model rather than independent.
• Duke Department of Neurosurgery: Academic neurosurgery program at Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, providing complex spine and cranial surgery. Comparable in clinical scope; competes on tertiary referrals but is anchored to a different region and academic system.
• UNC Department of Neurosurgery: Academic neurosurgery program at UNC School of Medicine, where multiple Atlantic Brain and Spine surgeons hold adjunct appointments. Comparable subspecialty coverage including spine and cerebrovascular, but operates in a different NC region and through an academic model.
• ECU Health (Vidant) Neurosurgery: Academic-affiliated neurosurgery program serving eastern North Carolina through ECU Brody School of Medicine. Same regional NC footprint pattern as Atlantic Brain and Spine but with an academic-medical-center structure.

Direct peers

• Raleigh Neurosurgical and Spine Center: Independent multi-physician neurosurgical practice serving the Raleigh/Cary NC market with brain and spine surgery, hospital affiliations with WakeMed and Rex, and a similar referral-based GTM model. Strong direct comparable within NC.
• Triangle Neurosurgery: Raleigh-area independent neurosurgery practice offering spine and cranial procedures with comparable service mix (minimally invasive spine, brain surgery). Direct NC-market peer.
• Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates: Largest independent neurosurgery group in the Charlotte, NC region with comparable multi-location, multi-subspecialty neurosurgical model. Directly comparable — one of Atlantic Brain and Spine's own PAs (Christopher Steyskal) previously worked there, and both operate as independent specialty practices affiliated with regional health systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AtlanticNeurosurgicalandSpineSpecialists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantic-neurosurgical-spine-specialists

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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