Groundbreaking
Healthcare Research From a Unique Perspective
Welcome to the Dr. Joe Sam Robinson, Jr. Research Institute
In association with the Georgia Neurosurgical InstituteSince 1971, Georgia Neurosurgical Institute President Dr. Joe Sam Robinson Jr. has provided top-tier neurosurgical care to patients around the world and is today regarded as one of the premier neurosurgeons and healthcare researchers in the southeastern United States. His work focuses not only on neurological conditions and surgical practices but also on issues concerning the broader state of healthcare policy and access.
Leading the Charge For Healthcare in Middle Georgia
In addition to his practice and research, Dr. Robinson has long been an advocate for affordable, accessible healthcare for those in underserved regions. He has been instrumental in expanding both the scope and availability of neurological and general health services in Middle Georgia.
Worked to elevate Atrium Health Navicent to a Level I Trauma Center
Lobbied to funnel Georgia Superspeeder fines into the state’s trauma centers
Campaigned to bring the Mercer University School of Medicine to Macon
Addressing Healthcare Issues in Depth: Books by Dr. Robinson
In addition to his considerable body of journal articles and other publications, Dr. Robinson has published two books:
A New Chapter in an Old War: COVID-19 Strikes the World Order
A look at the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, contextualizing the pandemic within history and looking at the lessons it offers to future generations of healthcare policymakers.
Toward Healthcare Resource Stewardship
Edited by Dr. Robinson, this collection of works from a broad and eclectic group of researchers examines potential solutions to the widening “healthcare gap.”
A Lifetime of Medical Research
With more than 50 years of academic and clinical study, Dr. Robinson has led or been named in more than 130 journal and other articles and given more than 200 conference presentations around the world focusing on both neurosurgical practice and general healthcare issues.