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(678) 312-2700

Dr. Ayer accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Ambetter: Superior Health Plan
Anthem: Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA; Blue Choice-GA HMO-POS; Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO; Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS; Blue Essential-GA PPO; Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO; Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS; Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO; Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS; Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS; Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS; Blue Open Access-GA HMO; BlueChoice Healthcare Plan-GA; BlueChoice-GA HMO; BlueChoice-GA POS; BlueChoice-GA PPO; Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS; Healthy Support-GA PPO; National (BlueCard Basic) PPO; National (BlueCard) PPO; Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA; Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO; Pathway Guided Access-GA; Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO; Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO; Pathway X Guided Access-GA; Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO; Pathway-GA HMO; State Health Network - SHBP-GA; Traditional / Indemnity-GA; Traditional Health Plan-GA
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia: Blue Choice HMO; Blue Choice Option POS; Blue Open Access POS
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Preferred PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Georgia

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Practice Areas

Spine

Spine specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bones of the spine, including degenerative spine disease, herniated discs, stenosis, and fractured vertebrae, with treatments including medication, physical therapy, and surgery.Compare with other Spine specialists.

Typically treats 76% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 24 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Spine Fractures, Traumatic

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer treats Spine Fractures, Traumatic more than 98% of their peers

Dr. Ayer treats this condition more than 98% of their peers

Osteoarthritis of Spine

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 96% of their peers

Dr. Ayer treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Spondylosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer treats Spondylosis more than 96% of their peers

Dr. Ayer treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Cranial Neurosurgery

Cranial neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures that involve opening or passing through the skull to treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.Compare with other Cranial Neurosurgery specialists.

Typically treats 56% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Neurostimulation

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer performs Neurostimulation more than 65% of their peers

Dr. Ayer performs this procedure more than 65% of their peers

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer performs Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal more than 54% of their peers

Dr. Ayer performs this procedure more than 54% of their peers

Brain Surgery

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ayer performs Brain Surgery more than 50% of their peers

Dr. Ayer performs this procedure more than 50% of their peers

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Dr. Ayer's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cranial Trauma
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Degenerative Disc Disease
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epidural Hematoma
Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Block, Somatic
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors

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Dr. Ayer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ayer

4.9

Based on 116 ratings

5 Stars	93.96551724137932%	(109)
4 Stars	3.4482758620689653%	(4)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	2.586206896551724%	(3)

What People Say About Dr. Robert Ayer, MD

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The Dr and his staff are fabulous! All my nerve pain is gone!! Dr Ayers listened to me, read my files and then made suggestions for a plan of action!

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