
Overview
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Dr. Helms is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 400E, Bristol, TN 37620
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurosurgery, Spine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Timothy Fullagar came to East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center from Colorado, where he served at the Colorado Neurologic Institute, Englewood. He received his doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and completed a neurosurgical residency with the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center’s Semmes Murphey Clinic, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Fullagar has special interest in the general neurosurgical management of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and the treatment of intracranial pathology. Dr. Fullagar is known for his treatment of brain tumors. A member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Fullagar has participated in numerous clinical trials involving the surgical treatment of brain tumors and postoperative chemotherapy. Serving his nation with fifteen years of duty in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Fullagar completed his military career achieving the rank of Commander. Dr. Fullagar and his wife enjoy an active life with two sons and make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Fullagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
Jim Brasfield is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Brasfield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Brasfield is currently accepting new patients.
Highlands Neurosurgery PC
. Dr. Burt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Helms isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Helms isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.

