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Dr. Richard Anthony Rowe, MD

Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
38 years of experience
840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201
(478) 743-7092

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Brief Intro

Dr. Richard Rowe has more than 20 years of experience in neurosurgery – many of which occurred while serving as an active duty Neurosurgeon with the United States Navy; he is recognized as an expert in both complex spine disease and trauma as well as in complex tumors of the brain and skull base – skills he developed and perfected during both his naval service and as a faculty member at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).After completing medical school and internship at Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Rowe trained in neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. During this time, he pioneered the use of computers for training neurosurgeons in anatomy, authoring two computer atlases in neuroanatomy. Upon completing his residency, he began his active duty at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD continuing his Naval service in both Okinawa, Japan and at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Additionally, while in Japan, Dr. Rowe served on the staff of the commanding general of the Third Force Service Support Group, a US Marine Corps. Throughout his service he continued research into computer applications – specifically, developing virtual reality training tools for neurosurgery.In addition, Dr. Rowe completed a fellowship in skull base neurosurgery at UAMS under the direction of a world-renowned skull base pioneer, developing skills in removal of the most complex tumors of the brain and skull. He was invited to join the faculty at UAMS and served as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery. In a poll by the Arkansas Times, Dr. Rowe was chosen by Arkansas physicians as one of the state’s top neurosurgeons. He continued his academic research into computer applications while there and was appointed an adjunct faculty member to the College of Information Science and Applied Engineering at the University of Arkansas Little Rock.A native of Georgia, Dr. Rowe moved to Macon in 2009, where he began practicing at Georgia Neurosurgical Institute, performing both complex spine and complex cranial procedures at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Navicent Health. He serves as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Mercer University School of Medicine.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Emory University School Of Medicine - 1987

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

840 Pine St Ste 880, Macon, GA 31201
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intracranial Injury
Back Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Cervical Cancer
Neck Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis

Procedures Performed

Spinal Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Craniotomy
Neurological Testing
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery
Craniotomy
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Clover Health
Tricare
Medical Mutual
Family Health Network
Wellcare
Liberty Mutual
Medicaid
Community First Health Plans
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Meritain Health
Aetna
Corvel
Alliant Health Plans
Georgia Health Advantage
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
Golden Rule
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Humana
Eon Health
Cigna
AmeriGroup
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
CHAMPVA
Oscar Health Insurance

Cancer 24
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Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 43
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 38
Rehabilitation 27
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 10
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10