What can the
Atlanta Spine
Institute

do for you?

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

All staff at Atlanta Spine Institute are
Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19.

What can the
Atlanta Spine
Institute

do for you?

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Schedule an appointment today and see what Atlanta Spine Institute can do for you.

We look forward to meeting you and providing you with outstanding care.

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Meet Dr. James

Atlanta, Georgia’s Dr. Plas James is a distinguished specialist, doctor, and surgeon in the field of spine health, adept at treating a vast range of conditions such as Herniated Discs, Spinal Stenosis, and Degenerative Disc Disease. His expertise also extends to intricate surgeries like Cervical Fusion and Lumbar Fusion. If you’re experiencing back or neck pain, or numbness in your limbs, Dr. James offers a comprehensive approach to help you reclaim a life free from pain. With a notable history as Team Physician and Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon for the Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Falcons from 2004-2011, Dr. James’s expertise is both broad and deep, ensuring top-tier care for all his patients.

2023 Crystal Ball

Congratulations to Dr. Plas James for being honored with the prestigious Hugh McLeod Award of Excellence by the Arthritis Foundation! This accolade is a testament to Dr. James’s dedication, expertise, and compassionate care for the arthritis community. This is a remarkable achievement and recognition for his unwavering commitment to advancing arthritis care and research.

What can the Atlanta Spine Institute do for you?

The human spine is a delicate skeletal network. It must bend and twist to maintain balance and range of motion. Problems with your spine, such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, back and leg pain, can have a profound impact on your quality of life. You may be dealing with lost time from work. Maybe you can no longer run, dance, or walk without assistance. Perhaps your medications offer little relief. If you are one of the millions of adults who suffer from back pain or a spinal condition, the Atlanta Spine Institute can help.

This premier facility is leading the way in providing quality spine care. Whether you are experiencing lower back and neck pain, suffering from a crooked spine (scoliosis), had degenerative disc disease or herniated discs, have a work-related injury or sports injury, the Atlanta Spine Institute offers some of the most advanced treatments. Most importantly, the Atlanta Spine Institute offers respect and compassionate care to all our patients. We are dedicated to the conservative treatment of patients with adult musculoskeletal problems.


Se habla español. Si está buscando un cirujano ortopédico o de columna en el área de Atlanta, el Dr. Plas James atiende a pacientes de habla hispana.

Treatment Options

The natural progression of recovery from minor spine disorders or injury should resolve within 4-6 weeks if no further aggravation occurs during that time period. Most spine pain should become better with time.

The Gold Standard

To give the absolute gold standard in spinal care and if surgery is warranted, to do the least amount and perform the least invasive surgical procedure to fix the problem, with an eye on the patient’s future spine health.

Patient Education

Back conditions can have a profound impact on quality of life, your family, and friends. There are a wide range of shoulder conditions, and you will find simple and informative articles about many of those conditions in this section.