GA Top Docs Approves Dr. James Lindley, Jr. For 2025
James Lindley, Jr., MD has been reviewed and approved by GA Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Lindley, a board-certified neurosurgeon, continues to deliver expert care in the treatment of spinal and intracranial conditions at the Neurosurgical & Spine Institute of Savannah. With a distinguished medical background and a career marked by innovation and leadership, Dr. Lindley is widely recognized for his commitment to improving outcomes for patients with complex neurological disorders.
Dr. Lindley earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, followed by a general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University Medical Center. Early in his career, he developed a strong focus on complex spinal conditions, which has become the foundation of his practice today.
His clinical expertise includes a broad spectrum of spinal disorders and advanced surgical techniques. These include minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar disc replacement, spinal deformity correction, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal tumors, spinal cord injury, and spinal trauma. Dr. Lindley is particularly known for embracing surgical innovation to offer patients the latest in spinal care.
In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Lindley has played a prominent role in clinical research. He has served as a principal investigator on several major clinical trials in collaboration with Memorial Health, focusing on technologies such as cervical disc replacement, lumbar facet and posterior disc replacement, and cervical spinal cord trauma. In 2010, he performed the first posterolateral lumbar disc replacement in the United States, a milestone that exemplifies his leadership in spine surgery innovation. Dr. Lindley ‘s contributions to medicine were recognized with the Georgia Medical Society Health Care Heroes Award in 2011.
Most recently, Dr. Lindley has been selected as a primary investigator for the TOPS™ System clinical study, evaluating the use of this novel posterior arthroplasty device for treating Grade I spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis. If approved, TOPS could represent a groundbreaking advancement in spinal surgery and offer new hope for patients with degenerative spine conditions.
Dr. Lindley is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, International Society of Spine Surgery, and the Southern Neurosurgical Society, among others. His contributions to the field also include published articles, presentations, and book chapters on topics ranging from degenerative spinal conditions to intracranial meningiomas, aneurysms, tumors, and traumatic brain injury.
Throughout his career, Dr. Lindley has remained grounded in a core belief: successful treatment begins with a precise diagnosis. Drawing on decades of experience, he prioritizes thoughtful patient engagement and clinical accuracy, ensuring every individual receives care that is both highly personalized and expertly delivered.
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