Dr. Maxwell graduated from UNCA and completed medical school at Oral Roberts University. After finishing his residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center, which included work with the team physician for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, Dr. Maxwell completed a fellowship in spine surgery at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. His specialties include orthopedic spine disorders, spine surgery, general orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Maxwell is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and was the first board-certified spine surgeon in North Carolina. He is an assistant consultant professor of surgery at Duke University Medical Center.