02/20/2026
⭐️New to the NS2 crew!⭐️
We’re so excited to announce that Brian Gates, AGNP, has joined our NS2 Team, working along Dr. VanLandingham in our Surgical Division and Dr. Laseter in Spinal Intervention. His role uniquely bridges both divisions, helping to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients from a comprehensive, start-to-finish perspective while guiding them with both a surgical and non-surgical lens.
A MS Native with Deep Metro Roots
📍 Madison, Mississippi
🎓 Madison Central High School
🎓 Undergraduate at UMMC
🎓 Nurse Practitioner degree from UAB
Brian graduated from UMMC in 2007 and began his career in the Neuro ICU at UMMC. He continued expanding his neurological expertise at Vanderbilt, caring for critically ill neurological patients. He later transitioned into interventional pain as a procedure nurse before earning his NP in 2015. Since 2016, he has spent over 10 years serving the Jackson area and surrounding communities in chronic pain management, working closely with spine and orthopedic specialists.
That’s 19 years as a nurse. 10 years as a nurse practitioner. And a wealth of experience caring for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments.
Why NS2?
Brian is excited by the opportunity to step in earlier in a patient’s journey. At NewSouth NeuroSpine he will be on the front line in treating of patients while continuing to care for many of his long-term patients.
• Assisting in working patients up from a surgical standpoint
• Determining whether conservative treatment can help avoid surgery
• Assisting with interventional procedures and injections
• Guiding patients toward the most appropriate path forward
Why He Chose Nursing
Brian’s first job in medicine was working in surgery as an orderly. He saw firsthand how powerful it is to help people during their hardest moments. Nursing gave him an opportunity to connect with patients personally while guiding them through those times.
Now the Fun Stuff…
🎤 Go-to karaoke: Sweet Caroline (Classic! We approve.)
📺 Currently binging: The Wire
🥩 Favorite local spot: Koestler Prime, filet (Top Tier)
⛳ Big golfer
🏡 Proud dad of three & happily married for 14 years
🥎 Coaches softball
🌙 Night owl
🌮 Tacos over pizza and burgers
🎧 Podcast guy – SubPar & No Laying Up (likes golf so much he listens to it) and sprinkles in The Dale Jr. Download into the mix
🧴 Cannot live without: Chapstick (Can’t blame him here)
Hot take?
“Rudy was offsides.”
And one of his favorite quotes from Mike Tyson🥊
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
Perhaps the most meaningful advice he’s ever received is rooted in the Serenity Prayer — a lesson that has stayed with him through the years and one he now shares with us and fellow nurses:
"When you’re driving down the interstate, what car can you control? Yours.
Focus on what you can control. Treat what you can treat. Do it well."
We’re so proud to welcome Brian to our NS2 family! Please join us in welcoming him to the team!👏🏼
