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William E. Humphries, III, MD, MPH, joins the Wellstar Neurosurgery Group after serving as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurological Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Dr. Humphries is a Georgia native and attended high school as well as college in the Atlanta area. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College with academic and music scholarships and graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Biology. He went on to obtain his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 2006. During his medical school matriculation he also obtained an MPH in Epidemiology from The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Humphries completed his neurosurgical residency training in the Texas Medical Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX . Afterwards, he completed a combined fellowship in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery at the Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Humphries subspecializes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery . His clinical areas of interest include:
Acute ischemic stroke
Cervical and intracranial atherosclerotic disease
Carotid artery stenting
Carotid endarterectomy
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Surgical and endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms
Intracranial arterial vasospasm
Vascular malformations of the brain and spine
Moyamoya disease
Neurovascular trauma
Image-guided techniques for intracranial brain surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery using Cyberknife
Meet Dr. William Humphries
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Education & Training
Duke University
Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Videos
Dr. William Humphries highlights multidisciplinary stroke care at Wellstar
Wellstar provides world-class care for a broad spectrum of neurovascular and spine conditions
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
Based on 85 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
Excellent Doctor. Well pleased.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr Humphries and his staff have always been exceptional. Couldn't ask for a better team of Healthcare professionals.
December 19, 2024
5
He listened to my corcern and answered all questions that I ask in very detail, I could tell he was very concerned with my well being and that I knew the importance of the health issues that I have can be dangerous if I don't address the problem and do what needs to be done ,by controlling my blood pressure and my diabetes the main source !!
December 11, 2024
5
I so appreciated Dr. Humphries Professional Opinion taking into consideration every aspect of possibilities both positive and negative. My mind is now at ease. Thank You Dr. Humphries.
November 27, 2024
5
A clean environment and courteous people concerned about your health
October 30, 2024
3
It was very nice. Everyone was super nice and I appreciate them. Thank you very much. Bye.
September 14, 2024
5
Keep God first n do right by your patients. And see what God's going to do. You made an oath, honor it with all your heart.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Humphries and the office front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. The ancillary people could use a little bit better bedside manner and have a little bit more cheerful demeanor with bringing patients back and getting vitals and that kind of stuff. Dr. Humphries was amazing, so thank you so much.
September 13, 2024
5
The doctor explained everything, listened to my questions, answered them fully, and seemed to care deeply about the patient care that he was providing. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
5
prompt, did not wait long, very professional.
August 8, 2024
5
All was well as always!
August 8, 2024
4
Better care and patience when it comes to needles and IVs. The needles and IVs are too painful.
July 14, 2024
5
I have already sent my sister to see Dr Humphries he's the best I've ever had
July 4, 2024
4
Dealing with the various and a sundried options; determining which providers to choose
June 28, 2024
5
All the best Thank you
June 13, 2024
1
He had no idea why I was there I have chip in my tailbone he ordered A mri of my brain
June 7, 2024
5
He sent a prescription in, but it needed his approval from the drug company. It took him 48 hours to approve that. I don't consider that to be acceptable.
June 1, 2024
5
Great
May 9, 2024
5
Great experience, I feel very confident in Dr Humphries and his staff to do their absolute best for me as the patient and my family.
May 9, 2024
5
Truly comfortable about the information I learned and need to apply to my health needs going forward. Thank you
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Very helpful advice and going forward plan. Encouraging.
April 25, 2024
5
Awesome caring people
April 10, 2024
5
The check out employee was great. I had lost my parking ticket in the office. She was so concerned and found I had dropped in hall...
March 30, 2024
5
The Doctor was extreme helpful. And I look forward to seeing him in April on my next visit. Thank you!
March 28, 2024
4
My experience with Doctor William Humphries was great as always thanks Wellstar
March 27, 2024
5
The best yet
March 14, 2024
5
Very informative on the questions I had, also answered some that I didn't ha e to ask. Dr. Humphries gave me time frames in my recovery time and also put some things in place for the future. I felt comfortable and confident.
March 7, 2024
5
Doctor took time with us...never making us feel rushed. He answered all questions and provided plan for continuing recovery.
January 25, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor. Well pleased.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr Humphries and his staff have always been exceptional. Couldn't ask for a better team of Healthcare professionals.
December 19, 2024
5
He listened to my corcern and answered all questions that I ask in very detail, I could tell he was very concerned with my well being and that I knew the importance of the health issues that I have can be dangerous if I don't address the problem and do what needs to be done ,by controlling my blood pressure and my diabetes the main source !!
December 11, 2024
5
I so appreciated Dr. Humphries Professional Opinion taking into consideration every aspect of possibilities both positive and negative. My mind is now at ease. Thank You Dr. Humphries.
November 27, 2024
5
A clean environment and courteous people concerned about your health
October 30, 2024
5
Keep God first n do right by your patients. And see what God's going to do. You made an oath, honor it with all your heart.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Humphries and the office front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. The ancillary people could use a little bit better bedside manner and have a little bit more cheerful demeanor with bringing patients back and getting vitals and that kind of stuff. Dr. Humphries was amazing, so thank you so much.
September 13, 2024
5
The doctor explained everything, listened to my questions, answered them fully, and seemed to care deeply about the patient care that he was providing. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
5
prompt, did not wait long, very professional.
August 8, 2024
5
All was well as always!
August 8, 2024
5
I have already sent my sister to see Dr Humphries he's the best I've ever had
July 4, 2024
5
All the best Thank you
June 13, 2024
5
He sent a prescription in, but it needed his approval from the drug company. It took him 48 hours to approve that. I don't consider that to be acceptable.
June 1, 2024
5
Great
May 9, 2024
5
Great experience, I feel very confident in Dr Humphries and his staff to do their absolute best for me as the patient and my family.
May 9, 2024
5
Truly comfortable about the information I learned and need to apply to my health needs going forward. Thank you
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Very helpful advice and going forward plan. Encouraging.
April 25, 2024
5
Awesome caring people
April 10, 2024
5
The check out employee was great. I had lost my parking ticket in the office. She was so concerned and found I had dropped in hall...
March 30, 2024
5
The Doctor was extreme helpful. And I look forward to seeing him in April on my next visit. Thank you!
March 28, 2024
5
The best yet
March 14, 2024
5
Very informative on the questions I had, also answered some that I didn't ha e to ask. Dr. Humphries gave me time frames in my recovery time and also put some things in place for the future. I felt comfortable and confident.
March 7, 2024
5
Doctor took time with us...never making us feel rushed. He answered all questions and provided plan for continuing recovery.
January 25, 2024
4
Better care and patience when it comes to needles and IVs. The needles and IVs are too painful.
July 14, 2024
4
Dealing with the various and a sundried options; determining which providers to choose
June 28, 2024
4
My experience with Doctor William Humphries was great as always thanks Wellstar
March 27, 2024
3
It was very nice. Everyone was super nice and I appreciate them. Thank you very much. Bye.
September 14, 2024
1
He had no idea why I was there I have chip in my tailbone he ordered A mri of my brain
June 7, 2024
1
He had no idea why I was there I have chip in my tailbone he ordered A mri of my brain
June 7, 2024
3
It was very nice. Everyone was super nice and I appreciate them. Thank you very much. Bye.
September 14, 2024
4
Better care and patience when it comes to needles and IVs. The needles and IVs are too painful.
July 14, 2024
4
Dealing with the various and a sundried options; determining which providers to choose
June 28, 2024
4
My experience with Doctor William Humphries was great as always thanks Wellstar
March 27, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor. Well pleased.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr Humphries and his staff have always been exceptional. Couldn't ask for a better team of Healthcare professionals.
December 19, 2024
5
He listened to my corcern and answered all questions that I ask in very detail, I could tell he was very concerned with my well being and that I knew the importance of the health issues that I have can be dangerous if I don't address the problem and do what needs to be done ,by controlling my blood pressure and my diabetes the main source !!
December 11, 2024
5
I so appreciated Dr. Humphries Professional Opinion taking into consideration every aspect of possibilities both positive and negative. My mind is now at ease. Thank You Dr. Humphries.
November 27, 2024
5
A clean environment and courteous people concerned about your health
October 30, 2024
5
Keep God first n do right by your patients. And see what God's going to do. You made an oath, honor it with all your heart.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Humphries and the office front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. The ancillary people could use a little bit better bedside manner and have a little bit more cheerful demeanor with bringing patients back and getting vitals and that kind of stuff. Dr. Humphries was amazing, so thank you so much.
September 13, 2024
5
The doctor explained everything, listened to my questions, answered them fully, and seemed to care deeply about the patient care that he was providing. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
5
prompt, did not wait long, very professional.
August 8, 2024
5
All was well as always!
August 8, 2024
5
I have already sent my sister to see Dr Humphries he's the best I've ever had
July 4, 2024
5
All the best Thank you
June 13, 2024
5
He sent a prescription in, but it needed his approval from the drug company. It took him 48 hours to approve that. I don't consider that to be acceptable.
June 1, 2024
5
Great
May 9, 2024
5
Great experience, I feel very confident in Dr Humphries and his staff to do their absolute best for me as the patient and my family.
May 9, 2024
5
Truly comfortable about the information I learned and need to apply to my health needs going forward. Thank you
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Very helpful advice and going forward plan. Encouraging.
April 25, 2024
5
Awesome caring people
April 10, 2024
5
The check out employee was great. I had lost my parking ticket in the office. She was so concerned and found I had dropped in hall...
March 30, 2024
5
The Doctor was extreme helpful. And I look forward to seeing him in April on my next visit. Thank you!
March 28, 2024
5
The best yet
March 14, 2024
5
Very informative on the questions I had, also answered some that I didn't ha e to ask. Dr. Humphries gave me time frames in my recovery time and also put some things in place for the future. I felt comfortable and confident.
March 7, 2024
5
Doctor took time with us...never making us feel rushed. He answered all questions and provided plan for continuing recovery.
January 25, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor. Well pleased.
December 21, 2024
5
Dr Humphries and his staff have always been exceptional. Couldn't ask for a better team of Healthcare professionals.
December 19, 2024
5
He listened to my corcern and answered all questions that I ask in very detail, I could tell he was very concerned with my well being and that I knew the importance of the health issues that I have can be dangerous if I don't address the problem and do what needs to be done ,by controlling my blood pressure and my diabetes the main source !!
December 11, 2024
5
I so appreciated Dr. Humphries Professional Opinion taking into consideration every aspect of possibilities both positive and negative. My mind is now at ease. Thank You Dr. Humphries.
November 27, 2024
5
A clean environment and courteous people concerned about your health
October 30, 2024
3
It was very nice. Everyone was super nice and I appreciate them. Thank you very much. Bye.
September 14, 2024
5
Dr. Humphries and the office front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. The ancillary people could use a little bit better bedside manner and have a little bit more cheerful demeanor with bringing patients back and getting vitals and that kind of stuff. Dr. Humphries was amazing, so thank you so much.
September 13, 2024
5
Keep God first n do right by your patients. And see what God's going to do. You made an oath, honor it with all your heart.
September 12, 2024
5
The doctor explained everything, listened to my questions, answered them fully, and seemed to care deeply about the patient care that he was providing. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
5
prompt, did not wait long, very professional.
August 8, 2024
5
All was well as always!
August 8, 2024
4
Better care and patience when it comes to needles and IVs. The needles and IVs are too painful.
July 14, 2024
5
I have already sent my sister to see Dr Humphries he's the best I've ever had
July 4, 2024
4
Dealing with the various and a sundried options; determining which providers to choose
June 28, 2024
5
All the best Thank you
June 13, 2024
1
He had no idea why I was there I have chip in my tailbone he ordered A mri of my brain
June 7, 2024
5
He sent a prescription in, but it needed his approval from the drug company. It took him 48 hours to approve that. I don't consider that to be acceptable.
June 1, 2024
5
Great experience, I feel very confident in Dr Humphries and his staff to do their absolute best for me as the patient and my family.
May 9, 2024
5
Great
May 9, 2024
5
Truly comfortable about the information I learned and need to apply to my health needs going forward. Thank you
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Very helpful advice and going forward plan. Encouraging.
April 25, 2024
5
Awesome caring people
April 10, 2024
5
The check out employee was great. I had lost my parking ticket in the office. She was so concerned and found I had dropped in hall...
March 30, 2024
5
The Doctor was extreme helpful. And I look forward to seeing him in April on my next visit. Thank you!
March 28, 2024
4
My experience with Doctor William Humphries was great as always thanks Wellstar
March 27, 2024
5
The best yet
March 14, 2024
5
Very informative on the questions I had, also answered some that I didn't ha e to ask. Dr. Humphries gave me time frames in my recovery time and also put some things in place for the future. I felt comfortable and confident.
March 7, 2024
5
Doctor took time with us...never making us feel rushed. He answered all questions and provided plan for continuing recovery.
January 25, 2024
5
Doctor took time with us...never making us feel rushed. He answered all questions and provided plan for continuing recovery.
January 25, 2024
5
Very informative on the questions I had, also answered some that I didn't ha e to ask. Dr. Humphries gave me time frames in my recovery time and also put some things in place for the future. I felt comfortable and confident.
March 7, 2024
5
The best yet
March 14, 2024
4
My experience with Doctor William Humphries was great as always thanks Wellstar
March 27, 2024
5
The Doctor was extreme helpful. And I look forward to seeing him in April on my next visit. Thank you!
March 28, 2024
5
The check out employee was great. I had lost my parking ticket in the office. She was so concerned and found I had dropped in hall...
March 30, 2024
5
Awesome caring people
April 10, 2024
5
Excellent experience. Very helpful advice and going forward plan. Encouraging.
April 25, 2024
5
Truly comfortable about the information I learned and need to apply to my health needs going forward. Thank you
May 3, 2024
5
Great
May 9, 2024
5
Great experience, I feel very confident in Dr Humphries and his staff to do their absolute best for me as the patient and my family.
May 9, 2024
5
He sent a prescription in, but it needed his approval from the drug company. It took him 48 hours to approve that. I don't consider that to be acceptable.
June 1, 2024
1
He had no idea why I was there I have chip in my tailbone he ordered A mri of my brain
June 7, 2024
5
All the best Thank you
June 13, 2024
4
Dealing with the various and a sundried options; determining which providers to choose
June 28, 2024
5
I have already sent my sister to see Dr Humphries he's the best I've ever had
July 4, 2024
4
Better care and patience when it comes to needles and IVs. The needles and IVs are too painful.
July 14, 2024
5
All was well as always!
August 8, 2024
5
prompt, did not wait long, very professional.
August 8, 2024
5
The doctor explained everything, listened to my questions, answered them fully, and seemed to care deeply about the patient care that he was providing. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
5
Keep God first n do right by your patients. And see what God's going to do. You made an oath, honor it with all your heart.
September 12, 2024
5
Dr. Humphries and the office front desk were incredibly nice and helpful. The ancillary people could use a little bit better bedside manner and have a little bit more cheerful demeanor with bringing patients back and getting vitals and that kind of stuff. Dr. Humphries was amazing, so thank you so much.
September 13, 2024
3
It was very nice. Everyone was super nice and I appreciate them. Thank you very much. Bye.
September 14, 2024
5
A clean environment and courteous people concerned about your health
October 30, 2024
5
I so appreciated Dr. Humphries Professional Opinion taking into consideration every aspect of possibilities both positive and negative. My mind is now at ease. Thank You Dr. Humphries.
November 27, 2024
5
He listened to my corcern and answered all questions that I ask in very detail, I could tell he was very concerned with my well being and that I knew the importance of the health issues that I have can be dangerous if I don't address the problem and do what needs to be done ,by controlling my blood pressure and my diabetes the main source !!
December 11, 2024
5
Dr Humphries and his staff have always been exceptional. Couldn't ask for a better team of Healthcare professionals.
December 19, 2024
5
Excellent Doctor. Well pleased.
December 21, 2024
Publications and Articles
Neuro Care You Can Count on at Wellstar
When Vera McAdoo was experiencing bleeding in her brain, Wellstar didn’t give up and stayed by her side for every step of recovery.
In September 2019, Vera was at work as an inventory analyst. Then, she suddenly woke up in the emergency department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
She had a bleeding arteriovenous fistula, an abnormal connection between the arteries and veins in the brain. She had been exhibiting some worrying signs. She was not talking, she couldn’t open her eyes, and her pupils were not responding.
But Wellstar Neurosurgeon Dr. William Humphries saw hope, and Wellstar was there when seconds mattered.
Vera was taken to the angiography suite for a catheter-based treatment to control the source of the bleeding before going to the operating room. She underwent an emergent surgery to remove the fistula and treat the swelling in her brain by removing part of her skull.
She was in a coma in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit for 30 days, but her care team never gave up. Then, as she started healing, Kennestone’s inpatient rehabilitation program stepped in, ensuring she had the tools and support she needed to return to routine.
Kennestone is home to a specialized Neuro-Intensive Care Unit staffed with a multidisciplinary team of neurocritical care physicians, neurologists and nurses experienced in treating the most complex stroke and aneurysm cases.
“It was a blessing that Dr. Humphries was there and saved my life,” Vera said. “My care at Kennestone was great.”
To learn more about how Wellstar treats conditions involving the brain, visit our neuro care site.
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Performs First Neurovascular Robotic Procedure
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital performed its first robotic neurovascular case — a diagnostic cerebral angiogram, which is a procedure used to evaluate blood vessels in the brain. The ability to complete these high-level procedures is now possible using the CorPath System, a robotic-assisted technology. Neurosurgeons Dr. Ahmad Khaldi and Dr. William Humphries performed the procedure.
“The first case with the CorPath System was very successful. Sitting away from the patient in a radiation-protected cockpit, I was able to use a joystick to advance the catheter, millimeter by millimeter,” Dr. Khaldi said. “Additionally, the enhanced visualization of the technology provided me with great control of the catheter. In my opinion, the enhanced control, visualization, and measurement of the CorPath System will transform the way we perform neurovascular procedures and ultimately improve patient care.”
“An aging baby boomer population is driving demand for new innovative technologies to treat strokes,” added Dr. Humphries. “Robotics offers physicians and patients a minimally-invasive technology that may improve the ability to provide rapid endovascular care to patients in the future.”
The CorPath System allows interventional neurosurgeons to perform the procedure remotely, away from the patient bedside. Seated in a radiation-protected cockpit, the physician uses a joystick to robotize catheters and wires to access the neck and brain blood vessels. Additionally, the technology provides neurosurgeons with the ability to accurately measure blockages and precisely position stents. The hope is that this technology will eventually be used for additional stroke treatments to restore blood flow to the brain and treat other complex diseases such as brain aneurysms.
“We are proud to be one of the first medical centers in Georgia to adopt the CorPath System,” said Wellstar Senior Vice President and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Chief Operating Officer Callie Andrews. “The adoption of the CorPath System at Wellstar Kennestone truly emphasizes our continuous commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology to our patients and clinical community.”
