Overview
John Wellons is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Wellons is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
2200 Childrens Way # 9, Nashville, TN 37232
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Wellons
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Wellons?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Wellons by calling their office at 615-322-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Wellons a top-rated expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Wellons is classified as an Elite expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John Wellons specialize in?
While Dr. John Wellons is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Decompression, Hydrocephalus, and Chiari Malformation Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John Wellons participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Wellons has published 164 articles and abstracts on conditions like Posterior Fossa Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. John Wellons's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Wellons accept my insurance?
Dr. John Wellons accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Wellons isElite. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Distinguished
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- HydrocephalusDr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the NewbornDr. Wellons isDistinguished. Learn about Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.
- Advanced
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Wellons isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Wellons isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Wellons isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain TumorDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Wellons isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.