David Cory Adamson, MD FACS

Dr. Adamson has extensive fellowship training, clinical experience, and research experience in all types of brain tumors, most notably malignant gliomas. With operative skills that include endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Adamson is available for a full breadth of neurosurgical procedures in neuro-oncology, trauma, hydrocephalic conditions, the peripheral nerves, and the spine. Dr. Adamson received his MD and PhD in 1998 from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, before receiving his Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 1999. He then received training at Duke Neurosurgery in Durham, North Carolina, including a fellowship in basic science research on malignant adult and pediatric gliomas. During this time, he studied under neurosurgeon Dr. Allan Freidman and leading brain tumor researcher Dr. Darell Bigner. In 2007, while at Duke Neurosurgery, Dr. Adamson completed his Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree in Clinical Research. After training, Dr. Adamson joined the faculty at Duke University, where he stayed for ten years before transitioning to Emory School of Medicine for seven years. He has been Chief of Neurosurgery for the Durham and Atlanta Veterans’ Administration (VA) Healthcare System, and Director of a Molecular Neuro-Oncology Lab. Dr. Adamson has received clinical, service, teaching and numerous research awards during his career. He has served in many committees and leadership roles on the local, regional, and national stage in neurosurgery.

Brain and Nervous System Cancer/Tumors

• astrocytoma
• brain metastasis
• brain tumor
• neurofibromatosis
• palliative care
• pituitary gland tumors
• pituitary tumors
• skull base tumors
• spinal tumors

Durham VA Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, NC

Attending

08/2005—12/2014

Duke University Hospital

Durham, North Carolina, NC

Attending

08/2005—12/2014

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Attending

01/2015—Present

Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Professor

01/2015—Present