Dr. Gibson was born in the Ivory Coast, West Africa to missionary parents and raised in Birmingham, AL. His mother inspired him to go to medical school after achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a doctor at the age of 50. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia where he studied Comparative Literature, graduating with high honors. […]

What is an advanced practice provider? When you come to the emergency room with a neurological injury, you will be seen by one of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine’s (GCBS) advanced practice providers or APPs. Advanced practice providers are physician assistants or nurse practitioners with advanced medical training in their specialty field. APPs work throughout […]

Dr. Vincent Alentado obtained his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with honors in research. He went on to complete his residency in neurosurgery at Indiana University. After completing a complex spinal surgery fellowship, he has joined Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine as a neurosurgeon specializing in complex spinal disorders. When starting medical school, Dr. Alentado planned to specialize […]

A hemorrhagic stroke is typically the most deadly and debilitating form of stroke, occurring in nearly two million people every year. Historically, it’s been treated by allowing the brain to bleed until hemorrhaging has subsided, leaving few recovery options for patients. About half of the individuals who suffer a hemorrhagic stroke die within 30 days. […]

For the fourth consecutive year Goodman Campbell has achieved the Indy Star Top Workplace. The award is based on employee feedback on an organization’s culture, mission, goals and values. Goodman Campbell has achieved the Top Workplace designation 7 out of the last 8 years because of staff commitment to patient care and responsibility to professionally and […]

The TRACK-TBI* Network, in conjunction with researchers at Abbott, recently announced FDA clearance for the first commercially available blood test to help evaluate mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion. The TRACK-TBI Network is a collaboration among top tier TBI clinical research sites across the United States seeking to improve precision and efficiency in diagnosing TBI and evaluating […]

After dedicating over 3 decades of his life to the patients and colleagues of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, Dr. John Scott officially retired February 15th and is now ready to enjoy family and travel. Dr. Scott started work at IU Hospital after completing his fellowship at NYU (1985) before being recruited by Drs. Goodman and Horner […]

Goodman Campbell welcomes Chief Clinical Operations Officer (CCOO), Ashley Parmer. She will provide support to the research, quality and allied health teams as they execute and achieve strategic goals. Ashley joined the Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine acute neurosurgical services team in 2016. Here she worked nights alongside neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, residents and fellows […]

What is neurological research? Patients often have questions about what research we are involved in here at Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine (GCBS). At GCBS our research team focuses on evidence-based medicine and has a strong commitment to research and academics. When a patient decides to participate in a research study, the information from the study can be used to advance and […]