NeuroSpine Institute Orlando - Professional Staff
 | Dr. Robert Masson
Dr. Robert Masson’s background is in complex skull base intracranial surgery, but in 2003 he began applying brain surgery techniques strictly to spinal surgery, including artificial disk surgery instead of spinal fusion, which allows for shorter recovery time, better mobility, and less risk of future problems at other levels of the spine. Dr. Masson graduated with honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he also completed his medical training. He completed fellowships at the University of Florida and at the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, California and has recently been chosen to develop and teach a fellowship program researching complex lumbar and cervical spine reconstruction through minimally invasive surgery. |
| A diplomat for the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Masson teaches surgeons from all seven continents and has developed several techniques and products for two of the world’s top three spine companies, which produce advanced products for minimally invasive spinal reconstruction. He has been featured on Discovery Health Network’s Impact: Stories of Survival and is on the board of directors of Golf Fitness Magazine. |
Wayne Gardner, PA-C
Wayne Gardner, PA-C, graduated with a BS degree in Medical Science from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and graduated first in his class from the Surgical Physician Assistant Program of the University of Alabama in Birmingham Medical Center in 1980, receiving the Margaret K. Kirklin Aware for Academic Excellence. He has been employed in surgical sub-specialty practice since graduation and has maintained National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification throughout.
During his twenty-five plus year career, he has worked in private and university practices in Chicago and Orlando. He has served as a lecturer and preceptor for Physician Assistant students and has expertise in all aspects of Cardiothoracic surgery, tissue banking and management of the ICU patient.
Currently, his interests include development of minimally invasive surgical techniques and he has formally taught these techniques to Physician Assistants and Surgeons, alike. He is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Charles Goodnough, P.A.-C
Charles Goodnough completed his undergraduate program at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science and attended U.C.F. through an athletic scholarship for football and wrestling. He obtained his certification in personal fitness training and successfully built a clientele of professional athletes which included NBA players, college athletes, tri-athletes and non-professional athletes. Charles is also a former Mr. U.S.A. and professional body builder. During his fitness training career, he owned, operated and managed a gym and personal training facility.
Charles Goodnough has an extensive background in designing fitness/wellness programs, implementing nutritional guidelines and customizing rehabilitative programs for clients. In 2001, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from South College as a Physician Assistant and graduated Suma Cum Laude from the program.
He completed his internship and residency program at Orlando Regional Medical Center and specialized in complex spine reconstruction and orthopedic trauma. He is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is also certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. In his spare time, he also provides medical support for the Junior World Weightlifting Championships and the U.S.A. Junior National Gymnastics’ team. He also coaches an all women’s basketball league in Central Florida.
