Bronson Expands Neurosurgery Team

June 03, 2009

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson Methodist Hospital welcomes Gregory Wiggins, M.D. to its medical staff. Wiggins joins the neurosurgery team of Alain Fabi, M.D., Bratislav Velimirovic, M.D., Ph.D., Daryl Warder, M.D., Ph.D., Jason Peterman, PA-C, Vie Saylor, PA-C and Emily Yonker, PA-C with Bronson Neurosurgery.

Wiggins is a board certified neurosurgeon with special interests in complex spine/deformity, peripheral nerve surgery, minimally invasive brain and spine surgeries and intracranial endoscopy.

Wiggins completed his orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at the University of Washington and a peripheral nerve surgery fellowship at Louisiana State University. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at Henry Ford Hospital and Children's Hospital of Michigan and internship in general surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and bachelor's degree from DePauw University.

In addition, Wiggins is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AANS/CNS Joint Section on the Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, American Medical Association and Michigan State Medical Association.

Neurological surgeries performed by Wiggins and the neurosurgery team at Bronson includes the most advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques to treat brain tumors, vascular disorders, movement disorders and spinal and peripheral nerve problems. They work closely with colleagues in neurology, neuro critical care, epileptology, physiatry, oncology, neuroradiology, neurointerventional surgery, orthopedics, chiropractic, physical therapy and rehabilitation to best meet each patient's individual needs. A collaborative team approach is an important component of the Bronson neuroscience program due to the complex nature of neurological cases.

Bronson is the only hospital in southwest Michigan to receive the HealthGrades(r) 2009 Spine Surgery Excellence AwardTM and to be rated five stars (the highest rating) for back and neck surgery with spinal fusion three years in a row.

Wiggins practices at Bronson Neurosurgery, located in the Medical Office Pavilion at Bronson Methodist Hospital, 601 John Street, Suite M-124 in Kalamazoo.

Additionally, Bronson neurosurgeons and support staff practice in three other convenient locations in Battle Creek, Marshall and Paw Paw. Bronson neurosurgeons may be reached at (269) 341-7500 and have immediate openings available for patient consults.

Learn more at bronsonhealth.com/neurosurgery.