Shahin Etebar, MD

Dr. Shahin Etebar is a board-certified neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience in advanced neurological and spinal surgery. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive spinal procedures, spinal deformity correction, reconstructive spine surgery, and the treatment of brain tumors and complex neurological disorders.

Dr. Etebar earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of California, Irvine, followed by a master’s degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at UC Irvine School of Medicine. He further specialized with fellowship training in reconstructive spine surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa.

In 2012, Dr. Etebar joined the United States Air Force, completing postgraduate training in Aerospace Medicine at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. He currently serves as a flight surgeon in the Air Force Reserves and was previously stationed at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta from 2018 to 2022. He is excited to return to the South Georgia community and continue providing exceptional care. Most recently, he spent the past four years serving as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, GA.

Dr. Etebar is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS) and an active member of several professional organizations, including the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine.

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Etebar enjoys fishing, hunting, hiking, and running, and looks forward to exploring the natural beauty of the region.