John Amburgy, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia | Augusta, GA
Residency (Neurological Surgery): University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL
Fellowships (Neurotrauma, Neurocritical Care, Sports Neurosurgery): University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA
Background
Dr. Amburgy is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in neurotrauma, neurocritical care, spinal cord pathologies, and sports neurosurgery. His journey into neurosurgery was deeply influenced by personal experiences, notably his mother’s battle with multiple inoperable brain tumors.
A former three-sport athlete in high school and a collegiate football player at Princeton University, Dr. Amburgy developed a passion for sports medicine after witnessing his roommate’s recovery from a severe football injury. This fueled his interest in sports-related injuries, which continued during his medical training. Dr. Amburgy completed fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was mentored by Pittsburgh Steelers’ neurosurgeons. He gained invaluable experience working the sidelines of Steelers’ practices and games with international thought leaders in neurotrauma, neurocritical care, and sports neurosurgery.
Now at the University of South Alabama’s health system, Dr. Amburgy is dedicated to advancing both his clinical practice and research to improve patient outcomes, especially in the areas of sports neurosurgery and neurocritical care.”