Betsy H. Grunch MD, FAANS, FACS Neurosurgery
Medical Degree
Medical College of Georgia
Education
B.S., University of Georgia
Residency
Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship
Congress of Neurological Surgeons Spine Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center
Certification
Board certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Interests
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurotrauma including acute surgical management of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
Professional Affiliation
American College of Surgeons
Association of Women Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Practice History
Dr. Grunch joined Longstreet Clinic in August 2013.
Hospital Privileges
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Braselton
Gainesville Surgery Center
Dr. Grunch is dedicated to providing the best care and latest surgical treatments for brain and spine surgery. She specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement. She was named a Top Doctor by Georgia Trend magazine (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), and Atlanta magazine (2022, 2023 & 2024) and has been named to several “40 under 40” lists. She was also named among Atlanta magazine’s “Women Making a Mark” in 2023. In June 2024, Dr. Grunch was named among America’s Best Spine Surgeons by Newsweek. Additionally, she is proud to support community causes and raised over $92,000 for northeast Georgia charities as a celebrity dancer and winner of the 2023 Dancing for Cause.