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John C. Wellons MD, MSPH

Cal Turner Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurological Surgery, Pediatrics, and Radiology & Radiological Sciences, Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Department of Neurosurgery Vice Chair, Academics and Faculty Affairs
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Areas of Expertise

  • Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, Compression or Tumors
  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurosciences
  • Pediatric Neurologic Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Stroke and Cerebrovascular
  • The Chiari Malformations
  • Tumors of the Brain and Spinal Cord

Conditions and Treatments

  • Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, Compression, or Tumors
  • Chiari Malformations
  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Pediatric Neurologic Surgery
  • Tumors of the Brain and Spinal Cord
  • Neurosciences
  • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care

Locations

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1995
  • Internship - Duke University Health System, 1996
  • Residency - Duke University Health System, 2000
  • Chief Residency - Duke University Health System, 2001
  • Fellowship - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2002
  • Research Fellowship - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2012
  • Master of Science in Public Health

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2004
  • Pediatric Neurological Surgery - American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2006

Publications

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Wellons is incredibly kind, I have never met a neurosurgeon with his level of bedside manner. He took the time to explain our daughter's imaging, diagnosis and his plan to ensure that the correct decision is made about surgery. He also walked us through both possible outcomes- surgery or referral to another specialist. We felt very reassured by his level of knowledge and expertise and were grateful by the length of time he spent with us.
August 8, 2026
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Doctors and nurses was so kind and knowledgeable .Very carrying
July 30, 2026
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Dr Wellons took time to explain everything and answer all our questions. I feel reassured about my child's health being in his care.
July 26, 2026
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Dr Wellons helped my child tremendously. So thankful that I trusted him with her surgery
June 2, 2026
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