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Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD

(140 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Duke University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: subarachnoid hemorrhage, carotid artery stenting, ischemic stroke, and more.

61 Whitcher Street Ne
Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 422-2326

Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD is a spine surgeon in Marietta, GA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD is affiliated with WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital, Wellstar, Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar West Georgia Medical Center (WGMC), WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar North Fulton Hospital, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital and WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

61 Whitcher Street Ne
Marietta, GA 30060

Some issues Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD can help you with:

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

Smoking
High fat diet
Lack of exercise
High salt diet
Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

Signs of stroke include:

Disorientation or confusion
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty walking
Impaired vision
Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Hospital treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed using a catheter (thin needle) to the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News

“Dr. William Humphries, a Marietta neurosurgeon with Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, said that following a stroke, "Time equals brain," a well-known saying meaning the more time that passes before...”—"UGA study finds disparities in stroke care for Black patients", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , January 2024

“Dr. William E. Humphries III with Wellstar Health System addressed common stroke-related questions.”—"Aging in Atlanta event discusses immunizations, safe travel and more", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , May 2021

hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	43
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
vascular procedures	52

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	162

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	52
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	7

doctor visit	110
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
vascular procedures	75

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	22
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

doctor visit	108
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
vascular procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	108

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	26
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	20
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	54
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
vascular procedures	8

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

doctor visit	28
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
vascular procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

doctor visit	109
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
vascular procedures	67

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Marietta, GA were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
vascular procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	24
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	14
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital

Wellstar

Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

WellStar West Georgia Medical Center (WGMC)

WellStar Douglas Hospital

WellStar Cobb Hospital

WellStar North Fulton Hospital

Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 140 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marietta, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$13,191 EMBOGUARD $12,745	EMBOTRAP $149	TRUFILL $144	$153
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$5,396 SPOTLIGHT $5,250	Galaxy G3 $126	$20
Stryker Corporation	$4,706 NEURO $3,169	Trevo $469	Coils $317	Target $231	STENTS $138	Other $382
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,848 SOLITAIRE X $1,428	Rist-5F $911	AXIUM PRIMETM $186	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $146	PIPELINE $102	Other $75
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,229 Spine $1,012	MISLATERAL $255	CEREPAK UNIFORM $184	EMBOGUARD $129	EMBOTRAP $128	Other $522
Other	$3,470 Penumbra Coil 400 $1,167	Apollo $394	8F Base Camp Sheath System $179	Xact carotid stent system $137	Penumbra System $128	Other $1,465

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,498
Travel and Lodging	$9,732
Food and Beverage	$7,493
Education	$116

Research Payments

Dr. William E. Humphries III, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $303,868.

Biography

Dr. William Humphries is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He is especially interested in subarachnoid hemorrhage, carotid artery stenting, and ischemic stroke. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Humphries attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital, WellStar Paulding Hospital, and WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital.

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Research Payments

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