614 Skyline Dr.
Jackson, TN
Phone: 731-423-1267
FAX: 731-424-2550

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Hours of Operation:
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

Spine Surgeon Joins Health System
 

West Tennessee Neurosciences welcomed Dr. Robert Talac. Dr. Talac is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon (the highest level of training in spine surgery). He concentrates his practice exclusively on restorative spine care using innovative surgical approaches. Dr. Talac comes to Jackson from the Center for Spine Health, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH. He brings an expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of all aspects of adult spine disease, with particular emphasis on degenerative disorders cervical and lumbar spine, adult deformity, and complex reconstruction and revision techniques, and emerging technologies (i.e. minimally invasive surgery, artificial disc replacement, kyphoplasty).

      He received his medical degree from the Medical School of Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. He received an extensive clinical education and training. His accomplishments include: Ph.D. in Biophysics (Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic); Diploma in Minimally Invasive Surgery (University of L. Pasteur, Strasbourg, France); Orthopedic Surgery Residency (University of California San Diego, CA); Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery). Spine Surgery Fellowship (Center for Spine Health, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH). Dr. Talac also spent 4 years at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, where he worked on tissue engineering strategies for reconstruction of bone defects using biodegradable polymers. He is an author of more than 30 original, peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters. His research work was presented on more than 25 international congresses and meetings.

He is married to Livia, who is a registered nurse. They have two sons, Filip and Eric. He enjoys ice hockey, tennis, biking, and hiking.

Services Available: 

• MRI
• EEG
• EMG
• Neuropsych Test
• Sleep Study
• Botox

Providers:

	Michael T. Anton, PsyD Specialty: Neuropsychology Education: Master of Arts Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University                     Hawaii School of Professional Psychology                     Doctor of Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton Ohio
	Michael W. Brueggeman, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: University of Illinois Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
	Thomas C. Head, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: University of Alabama Hospital Residency: University of Alabama Hospital
	Karl E. Misulis, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: Vanderbilt University Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
	Christopher Mitchell, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University Fellowship: Neurophysiology Fellowship, University of Health Sciences
	John W. Neblett, MD Specialty: Neurosurgery Medical School: Vanderbilt University Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
	Eric E. Potts, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin Residency: University of Rochester Fellowship: Neuroimaging Fellowship, Winchester Neurological Consultants
	Joseph P. Rowland, MD Specialty: Neurosurgery Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine Residency: Baptist Memorial Hospital
	Sumathira T. Sathanandan, MD Specialty: Neurology Medical School: American University of the Caribbean Residency: University of Minnesota
	Robert Talac, MD, PhD Specialty: Orthopedic Spine Surgery Medical School: Masaryk University Residency: University of California San Diego Fellowship: Spine Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute

We accept most insurance plans and all forms of TennCare.