Alexander Post

Alexander Post is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia. His clinical and academic work focuses on complex spinal disorders, pediatric neurosurgery, craniofacial conditions, and neurotrauma. He is actively involved in resident and medical student education and contributes to national clinical guidelines.

• MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1999
• BS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 1995

Dr. Post's research emphasizes quality improvement in spine surgery, reduction of surgical complications, medical device innovation, and academic metrics in neurosurgery. He has led efforts in developing evidence-based guidelines for pediatric hydrocephalus and conducts longitudinal studies on craniosynostosis treatments. His scholarly interests include cervical spondylotic myelopathy, spinal imaging, and operative outcomes.

His recent publications reflect a strong clinical research trajectory in traumatic brain injury, spinal trauma, bibliometrics, and surgical innovation. Themes include complication prevention, bone regeneration, and workforce analysis in spine surgery, demonstrating a blend of technical, educational, and systems-level inquiry.

Notable honors include:

• First Place, Mechanical Engineering Presentations, Georgia Southern University (2022)
• Third Place, ME/EE Presentations, Georgia Southern University (2021)
• Timeout Physician Champion, Children's Hospital of Georgia (2019)
• E3 Award, Augusta University Health (2019)
• Best Abstract Presentation, ANS/CNS Spine Meeting (2018)

Dr. Post mentors medical and graduate students and serves on key institutional committees including the Perioperative Value Committee and Spine and Orthobiologics Project. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), contributing to national discourse in neurosurgical education and practice.

He is involved in the design and development of neurosurgical instruments and hospital equipment, bridging engineering and clinical practice. His dual background in bioengineering and medicine enables a unique translational approach to surgical innovation and patient care improvement.