Our History
State Neurosurgical Societies were frequently formed as sections
of State Medical Societies. Such was the case in Florida. Prior to 1958,
neurological surgeons were included in a section with neurologists and
psychiatrists. The Florida Neurosurgical Society was formed in 1958 with James
G. Lyerly, Sr. as President. Dr Lyerly left Richmond, Virginia in 1934 because
he felt that Richmond could not support 2 neurological surgeons. He became the
first neurological surgeon in the State of Florida in the Fall of 1934 where he
founded the Lyerly Group, and was the only neurosurgeon in the State for about
5 years. Dr Lyerly was also one of the founding members of the American
Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Other members were Dr. Edward
Sullivan, 1954-1985; Dr. James Lyerly, Jr., 1956-1980; Dr. Howard Chandler,
1961-1987; Dr. Gaston J. Acosta-Rua, 1972-1995; Dr. Melissa Neiman, 1989-1991;
Dr. Arnold Zeal, 1995-2003; Dr. Randell Powell, 1995-2003; and Dr. John
Hawkins, 1979-2005. Current group physicians include Dr. Paulo Monteiro, 1982;
Dr. Javier Garcia, 1994; Dr Andrew F.Cannestra, 2006; Howard C. Chandler, MD 2007; and Bradley A. Wallace, MD, PhD 2007
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James Gilbert Lyerly
Founder of the Lyerly
Group
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by James Gilbert Lyerly.
From Childhood and Education to
Becoming the First Neurosurgeon in Florida.
The Historical Committee Presents…..
History of Neurosurgery and Neurology in Jacksonville
by James G. Lyerly, Jr., M.D.
The Photo shows Dr. Lyerly's Microscope
More of Dr. Lyerly's early instruments can be found at the following website: