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I joined Wellstar in August 2010, after spending three years as an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Emory University. I attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. I completed my internship in general surgery at Loyola University Medical Center, where I was named Resident of the Year in 2001. I completed my six year neurosurgery residency at Loyola University Medical center. I have specialty training in complex spinal disease, adult spinal deformity, and spinal oncology. I have training In advanced neuro-oncology techniques for removing brain tumors safely, and In some patients, without making a large incision. I use high definition scopes and video to remove some tumors through small "key-hole" openings in the skull or sinuses. My approach to neurosurgery is best described as patient-centered. I spend time with my patients, and I talk to them, not at them.
Areas of Focus
Spinal Disease
Complex spinal disease
Degenerative spinal disease
Degenerative adult spinal deformity
Advanced spinal surgery using motion preservation technologies and dynamic spinal stabilization
Image-guided and minimally invasive spine surgery
Spinal tumors
Spinal trauma
Neuro-oncology
Brain tumors
Spinal tumors
Advanced image-guided (computerized) brain and spine surgery
Advanced endoscopic (minimally invasive) brain surgery
Endoscopic (minimally invasive) pituitary surgery
Awake craniotomy and advanced brain mapping (brain surgery) for tumor removal
Adult spina bifida
Hydrocephalus
Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain)
Stereotactic Radlo~surgery (Cyber-Knife)
Neuro-trauma
Neuro Care at Wellstar
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Alternative to Spinal Fusion
Disk Replacement Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Motion Preservation Surgery
Outpatient Spine Surgery
Revision Spine Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Deformity
Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 337 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Earned my trust
Shared the right amount of information
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Patient Reviews
5
Every one was very helpful And answered all my questions
December 29, 2024
5
A really good doctor
December 20, 2024
5
Wellstar is great. Good people.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a caring and competent medical doctor. He was friendly, professional, and thorough in assessing my medical issues. His insight brought me assurance that I had made the correct decision to choose him as my spinal doctor. His staff was equally friendly and professional.
December 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
December 11, 2024
5
Dr.William Benedict is professional& through. Explained my care in detail,did not rush. through it.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Benedict has done two surgeries on me in the past he is the only one I trust in this field and he has so much patience with me and he explains everything to where I can understand and his team are amazing as well so courteous and sweet and fun to talk to it was a great experience and I got great news as well
December 7, 2024
5
Professional Beyond Personal Doctor One on One with Patient Care and Family, discussing how through each patient has with their doctor. Couldn't have been more Accurate in choosing My Dr. William J. Benedict MD and Dr. Andrew Middleton MD .
December 5, 2024
5
Very very good experience
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He is Very professional and polite with a respectful bedside manner. I will only use him for my spinal care!
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was absolutely phenomenal. He was very forthright. He explained things to me. He listened to me. It was just a wonderful experience. He's a phenomenal doctor. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Benedict completely. He's very caring And competent.
November 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was excellent. He explained his thinking and is a great listener.
November 22, 2024
5
The front office staff did not seem to be well trained and was not very helpful
November 14, 2024
5
Provider and staff very caring and responsive
November 8, 2024
5
Minimum wait time!
October 30, 2024
5
Successful surgery.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a good doctor. Ask questions and informs you the reasons for your pain. Thanks doc
October 26, 2024
5
I have had the best experiences over the past 5 years with this practice and with Dr. Benedict. He is compassionate and concerned and the best doctor.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict has a stellar reputation which is why I sought his advice. I now have a clear picture of options that will guide my future action.
October 23, 2024
2
Dr. Benedict informed me that I was not a surgery candidate and he was a little annoyed about the fact that I was there at his visit. He felt that the primary doctor should have written the referrals for me. Thank you.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is very patient and well aware of your problem and he makes you very comfortable talking to him. He answers all the questions and he takes time to listen to all your complaints or what you have to say. Thank you very much. I would always keep him in my heart. Thanks. You're welcome.
October 5, 2024
5
Very comfortable experience.
October 3, 2024
2
Hi, I thought the doctor was very cold and uncaring, very dismissive, and I wondered why I drove an hour and a half to go out there and two hours to come back. He's just very rude to me and very dismissive.
September 29, 2024
5
The doctor listened to my questions and responded in language that was clear rather than medical jargon.
September 27, 2024
5
Great staff. I trust Dr.Benedict completely with my care.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Benedict was thorough in his assessment of my condition, explained options and the benefits of each. He took the time to cover all aspects of the procedure. Left feeling good about the plan.
September 14, 2024
5
I came to Dr. Benedict after seeeing another practice (not affiliated with WellStar) for my three damaged spinal discs. Peers recommended Dr. Benedict and so I sought him out specifically. He is professional, kind and inspires confidence.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr Benedict is a brilliant surgeon.
September 8, 2024
5
It makes me feel better to know that he was communicating with my other doctors
September 1, 2024
5
Every one was very helpful And answered all my questions
December 29, 2024
5
A really good doctor
December 20, 2024
5
Wellstar is great. Good people.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a caring and competent medical doctor. He was friendly, professional, and thorough in assessing my medical issues. His insight brought me assurance that I had made the correct decision to choose him as my spinal doctor. His staff was equally friendly and professional.
December 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
December 11, 2024
5
Dr.William Benedict is professional& through. Explained my care in detail,did not rush. through it.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Benedict has done two surgeries on me in the past he is the only one I trust in this field and he has so much patience with me and he explains everything to where I can understand and his team are amazing as well so courteous and sweet and fun to talk to it was a great experience and I got great news as well
December 7, 2024
5
Professional Beyond Personal Doctor One on One with Patient Care and Family, discussing how through each patient has with their doctor. Couldn't have been more Accurate in choosing My Dr. William J. Benedict MD and Dr. Andrew Middleton MD .
December 5, 2024
5
Very very good experience
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He is Very professional and polite with a respectful bedside manner. I will only use him for my spinal care!
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was absolutely phenomenal. He was very forthright. He explained things to me. He listened to me. It was just a wonderful experience. He's a phenomenal doctor. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Benedict completely. He's very caring And competent.
November 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was excellent. He explained his thinking and is a great listener.
November 22, 2024
5
The front office staff did not seem to be well trained and was not very helpful
November 14, 2024
5
Provider and staff very caring and responsive
November 8, 2024
5
Minimum wait time!
October 30, 2024
5
Successful surgery.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a good doctor. Ask questions and informs you the reasons for your pain. Thanks doc
October 26, 2024
5
I have had the best experiences over the past 5 years with this practice and with Dr. Benedict. He is compassionate and concerned and the best doctor.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict has a stellar reputation which is why I sought his advice. I now have a clear picture of options that will guide my future action.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is very patient and well aware of your problem and he makes you very comfortable talking to him. He answers all the questions and he takes time to listen to all your complaints or what you have to say. Thank you very much. I would always keep him in my heart. Thanks. You're welcome.
October 5, 2024
5
Very comfortable experience.
October 3, 2024
5
The doctor listened to my questions and responded in language that was clear rather than medical jargon.
September 27, 2024
5
Great staff. I trust Dr.Benedict completely with my care.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Benedict was thorough in his assessment of my condition, explained options and the benefits of each. He took the time to cover all aspects of the procedure. Left feeling good about the plan.
September 14, 2024
5
I came to Dr. Benedict after seeeing another practice (not affiliated with WellStar) for my three damaged spinal discs. Peers recommended Dr. Benedict and so I sought him out specifically. He is professional, kind and inspires confidence.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr Benedict is a brilliant surgeon.
September 8, 2024
5
It makes me feel better to know that he was communicating with my other doctors
September 1, 2024
2
Dr. Benedict informed me that I was not a surgery candidate and he was a little annoyed about the fact that I was there at his visit. He felt that the primary doctor should have written the referrals for me. Thank you.
October 17, 2024
2
Hi, I thought the doctor was very cold and uncaring, very dismissive, and I wondered why I drove an hour and a half to go out there and two hours to come back. He's just very rude to me and very dismissive.
September 29, 2024
2
Dr. Benedict informed me that I was not a surgery candidate and he was a little annoyed about the fact that I was there at his visit. He felt that the primary doctor should have written the referrals for me. Thank you.
October 17, 2024
2
Hi, I thought the doctor was very cold and uncaring, very dismissive, and I wondered why I drove an hour and a half to go out there and two hours to come back. He's just very rude to me and very dismissive.
September 29, 2024
5
Every one was very helpful And answered all my questions
December 29, 2024
5
A really good doctor
December 20, 2024
5
Wellstar is great. Good people.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a caring and competent medical doctor. He was friendly, professional, and thorough in assessing my medical issues. His insight brought me assurance that I had made the correct decision to choose him as my spinal doctor. His staff was equally friendly and professional.
December 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
December 11, 2024
5
Dr.William Benedict is professional& through. Explained my care in detail,did not rush. through it.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Benedict has done two surgeries on me in the past he is the only one I trust in this field and he has so much patience with me and he explains everything to where I can understand and his team are amazing as well so courteous and sweet and fun to talk to it was a great experience and I got great news as well
December 7, 2024
5
Professional Beyond Personal Doctor One on One with Patient Care and Family, discussing how through each patient has with their doctor. Couldn't have been more Accurate in choosing My Dr. William J. Benedict MD and Dr. Andrew Middleton MD .
December 5, 2024
5
Very very good experience
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He is Very professional and polite with a respectful bedside manner. I will only use him for my spinal care!
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was absolutely phenomenal. He was very forthright. He explained things to me. He listened to me. It was just a wonderful experience. He's a phenomenal doctor. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Benedict completely. He's very caring And competent.
November 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was excellent. He explained his thinking and is a great listener.
November 22, 2024
5
The front office staff did not seem to be well trained and was not very helpful
November 14, 2024
5
Provider and staff very caring and responsive
November 8, 2024
5
Minimum wait time!
October 30, 2024
5
Successful surgery.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a good doctor. Ask questions and informs you the reasons for your pain. Thanks doc
October 26, 2024
5
I have had the best experiences over the past 5 years with this practice and with Dr. Benedict. He is compassionate and concerned and the best doctor.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict has a stellar reputation which is why I sought his advice. I now have a clear picture of options that will guide my future action.
October 23, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is very patient and well aware of your problem and he makes you very comfortable talking to him. He answers all the questions and he takes time to listen to all your complaints or what you have to say. Thank you very much. I would always keep him in my heart. Thanks. You're welcome.
October 5, 2024
5
Very comfortable experience.
October 3, 2024
5
The doctor listened to my questions and responded in language that was clear rather than medical jargon.
September 27, 2024
5
Great staff. I trust Dr.Benedict completely with my care.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Benedict was thorough in his assessment of my condition, explained options and the benefits of each. He took the time to cover all aspects of the procedure. Left feeling good about the plan.
September 14, 2024
5
I came to Dr. Benedict after seeeing another practice (not affiliated with WellStar) for my three damaged spinal discs. Peers recommended Dr. Benedict and so I sought him out specifically. He is professional, kind and inspires confidence.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr Benedict is a brilliant surgeon.
September 8, 2024
5
It makes me feel better to know that he was communicating with my other doctors
September 1, 2024
5
Every one was very helpful And answered all my questions
December 29, 2024
5
A really good doctor
December 20, 2024
5
Wellstar is great. Good people.
December 20, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a caring and competent medical doctor. He was friendly, professional, and thorough in assessing my medical issues. His insight brought me assurance that I had made the correct decision to choose him as my spinal doctor. His staff was equally friendly and professional.
December 14, 2024
5
Excellent service
December 11, 2024
5
Dr.William Benedict is professional& through. Explained my care in detail,did not rush. through it.
December 8, 2024
5
Dr Benedict has done two surgeries on me in the past he is the only one I trust in this field and he has so much patience with me and he explains everything to where I can understand and his team are amazing as well so courteous and sweet and fun to talk to it was a great experience and I got great news as well
December 7, 2024
5
Professional Beyond Personal Doctor One on One with Patient Care and Family, discussing how through each patient has with their doctor. Couldn't have been more Accurate in choosing My Dr. William J. Benedict MD and Dr. Andrew Middleton MD .
December 5, 2024
5
Very very good experience
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He is Very professional and polite with a respectful bedside manner. I will only use him for my spinal care!
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was absolutely phenomenal. He was very forthright. He explained things to me. He listened to me. It was just a wonderful experience. He's a phenomenal doctor. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Benedict completely. He's very caring And competent.
November 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was excellent. He explained his thinking and is a great listener.
November 22, 2024
5
The front office staff did not seem to be well trained and was not very helpful
November 14, 2024
5
Provider and staff very caring and responsive
November 8, 2024
5
Minimum wait time!
October 30, 2024
5
Successful surgery.
October 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a good doctor. Ask questions and informs you the reasons for your pain. Thanks doc
October 26, 2024
5
I have had the best experiences over the past 5 years with this practice and with Dr. Benedict. He is compassionate and concerned and the best doctor.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict has a stellar reputation which is why I sought his advice. I now have a clear picture of options that will guide my future action.
October 23, 2024
2
Dr. Benedict informed me that I was not a surgery candidate and he was a little annoyed about the fact that I was there at his visit. He felt that the primary doctor should have written the referrals for me. Thank you.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is very patient and well aware of your problem and he makes you very comfortable talking to him. He answers all the questions and he takes time to listen to all your complaints or what you have to say. Thank you very much. I would always keep him in my heart. Thanks. You're welcome.
October 5, 2024
5
Very comfortable experience.
October 3, 2024
2
Hi, I thought the doctor was very cold and uncaring, very dismissive, and I wondered why I drove an hour and a half to go out there and two hours to come back. He's just very rude to me and very dismissive.
September 29, 2024
5
The doctor listened to my questions and responded in language that was clear rather than medical jargon.
September 27, 2024
5
Great staff. I trust Dr.Benedict completely with my care.
September 26, 2024
5
Dr Benedict was thorough in his assessment of my condition, explained options and the benefits of each. He took the time to cover all aspects of the procedure. Left feeling good about the plan.
September 14, 2024
5
I came to Dr. Benedict after seeeing another practice (not affiliated with WellStar) for my three damaged spinal discs. Peers recommended Dr. Benedict and so I sought him out specifically. He is professional, kind and inspires confidence.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr Benedict is a brilliant surgeon.
September 8, 2024
5
It makes me feel better to know that he was communicating with my other doctors
September 1, 2024
5
It makes me feel better to know that he was communicating with my other doctors
September 1, 2024
5
Dr Benedict is a brilliant surgeon.
September 8, 2024
5
I came to Dr. Benedict after seeeing another practice (not affiliated with WellStar) for my three damaged spinal discs. Peers recommended Dr. Benedict and so I sought him out specifically. He is professional, kind and inspires confidence.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr Benedict was thorough in his assessment of my condition, explained options and the benefits of each. He took the time to cover all aspects of the procedure. Left feeling good about the plan.
September 14, 2024
5
Great staff. I trust Dr.Benedict completely with my care.
September 26, 2024
5
The doctor listened to my questions and responded in language that was clear rather than medical jargon.
September 27, 2024
2
Hi, I thought the doctor was very cold and uncaring, very dismissive, and I wondered why I drove an hour and a half to go out there and two hours to come back. He's just very rude to me and very dismissive.
September 29, 2024
5
Very comfortable experience.
October 3, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is very patient and well aware of your problem and he makes you very comfortable talking to him. He answers all the questions and he takes time to listen to all your complaints or what you have to say. Thank you very much. I would always keep him in my heart. Thanks. You're welcome.
October 5, 2024
2
Dr. Benedict informed me that I was not a surgery candidate and he was a little annoyed about the fact that I was there at his visit. He felt that the primary doctor should have written the referrals for me. Thank you.
October 17, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict has a stellar reputation which is why I sought his advice. I now have a clear picture of options that will guide my future action.
October 23, 2024
5
I have had the best experiences over the past 5 years with this practice and with Dr. Benedict. He is compassionate and concerned and the best doctor.
October 24, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a good doctor. Ask questions and informs you the reasons for your pain. Thanks doc
October 26, 2024
5
Successful surgery.
October 26, 2024
5
Minimum wait time!
October 30, 2024
5
Provider and staff very caring and responsive
November 8, 2024
5
The front office staff did not seem to be well trained and was not very helpful
November 14, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was excellent. He explained his thinking and is a great listener.
November 22, 2024
5
I trust Dr. Benedict completely. He's very caring And competent.
November 26, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict was absolutely phenomenal. He was very forthright. He explained things to me. He listened to me. It was just a wonderful experience. He's a phenomenal doctor. Thank you.
November 27, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is an amazing doctor and surgeon. He is Very professional and polite with a respectful bedside manner. I will only use him for my spinal care!
November 27, 2024
5
Very very good experience
November 27, 2024
5
Professional Beyond Personal Doctor One on One with Patient Care and Family, discussing how through each patient has with their doctor. Couldn't have been more Accurate in choosing My Dr. William J. Benedict MD and Dr. Andrew Middleton MD .
December 5, 2024
5
Dr Benedict has done two surgeries on me in the past he is the only one I trust in this field and he has so much patience with me and he explains everything to where I can understand and his team are amazing as well so courteous and sweet and fun to talk to it was a great experience and I got great news as well
December 7, 2024
5
Dr.William Benedict is professional& through. Explained my care in detail,did not rush. through it.
December 8, 2024
5
Excellent service
December 11, 2024
5
Dr. Benedict is a caring and competent medical doctor. He was friendly, professional, and thorough in assessing my medical issues. His insight brought me assurance that I had made the correct decision to choose him as my spinal doctor. His staff was equally friendly and professional.
December 14, 2024
5
Wellstar is great. Good people.
December 20, 2024
5
A really good doctor
December 20, 2024
5
Every one was very helpful And answered all my questions
December 29, 2024
Publications and Articles
ZacCare
Looking at Zac DiGiorgio today, you wouldn't know he almost lost his life — twice.
Like any typical guy in his early 20’s, Zac was always on the move. He liked to keep himself busy and lead an active lifestyle.
So naturally, when his parents needed their shutters replaced, Zac was the first to volunteer. With a drill in hand, he climbed up the ladder to replace the old hardware and change out the shutters.
Moments later, everything changed in the blink of an eye.
A terrifying crash sounded from outside the home. Zac’s father, Chris DiGiorgio, rushed out the front door to see a parent’s worst nightmare: his 23-year-old son face down in the driveway, having a seizure.
After shouting to his wife to call 911, Chris was at his son’s side. He cradled Zac on the concrete driveway, trying to steady his body from the convulsions.
“I really didn't know what was happening,” Chris recalled. “I knew he was having a seizure, but I didn't know if he had any other injuries or anything else going on.”
But one thing was clear: Zac had plummeted to the ground from the top of the ladder, smacking the right side of his head hard on the concrete.
The severity of the fall triggered a seizure, often characterized by body spasms or unconsciousness. However, these episodes can also have cognitive and emotional effects, such as fear or anxiety.
In Zac’s case, he became extremely agitated. After waking from the initial seizure, he argued with his dad and fought against his hold. Even when the first responders arrived, he refused to get on the stretcher and instead walked himself to the ambulance.
With lights flashing and sirens blaring, the ambulance raced towards Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. On the way, Zac complained of pain in his shoulder from a broken collar bone. But after experiencing another seizure on the short eight-minute drive, it was clear much more was going on inside his body.
After being admitted, it would be weeks before Zac awoke again in the hospital — with no memory of the accident.
