Orthopedics: Surgery of the Spine, Artificial Disc Replacements, Sports Related Spine Injury
Athens, Ardmore, Madison, Rogersville, Florence
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
4.8
1.4K Ratings
452 Comments
Dr. John Blake Boyett is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive surgery and sports related spine injuries. Dr. Boyett is currently the Director of the Spine Department at Athens Limestone Hospital and continues to work to offer the most advanced and innovative treatments to neck and back pain.
Dr. John Blake Boyett is an orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive surgery and sports related spine injuries. Dr. Boyett is currently the Director of the Spine Department at Athens Limestone Hospital and continues to work to offer the most advanced and innovative treatments to neck and back pain.
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Best doctor visit ever.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
I like Dr. Blake. Good doctor. Minus one star for inordinate wait time. Finally saw him two hours after my scheduled appointment and I was there 15 minutes early.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very kind & patient. He was very concerned that I understood what I was going be expecting afterwards . Very nice & friendly. Made me feel like he was more a relative than a doc ..I needed that ! 5 stars
(1 month ago)
May-2026
The Orthopaedic Center, Athens AL. Dr. Boyett, is amazing. Professional, attentive, courteous. All the physicians and mmI've encountered at the Ortho Center
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Great atmosphere,He is really nice and his staff is also. He is a real cool Doctor that don't make you feel nervous at all.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I love the way Dr.Boyette takes the time to sit and isten to our concerns.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent in all areas
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
HANDS DOWN !!!! VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWS HIS STUFF !!!
(3 months ago)
Mar-2026
Very personable and eager to help. We had a wonderful experience!
Dr. John Blake Boyett is an orthopaedic spine surgeon. He graduated from Sulligent High School in the small west Alabama town. After finishing on the Dean’s List at Samford University, he attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences for medical school and started orthopaedic residency at KCUMB/St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He has always had an interest in orthopaedic and spine surgery but specifically in minimally-invasive surgery and sports-related spine injuries. After graduating from residency as Chief Resident, he decided to pursue orthopaedic spinal surgery and was accepted into the prestigious Texas Back Institute for fellowship. During his fellowship, he obtained vast experience in varying cases of complexity, from multilevel scoliosis procedures to minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Boyett has completed a sub-fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery and sports-related injuries with the world-renowned surgeon for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, Dr. Drew Dossett. Dr. Boyett received vast experience in treating high school, college, and professional athletes and strives to get them back to optimal shape to return to play their sport. Dr. Boyett is currently the Director of the Spine Department at Athens Limestone Hospital and continues to work to offer the most advanced and innovative treatments to neck and back pain.
In his spare time, Dr. Boyett enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily and son, Brooks, as well as hunting, fishing, golf and working with his two Labrador Retrievers.
Fellowship Spine Surgery – Texas Back Institute Plano, TX
Residency St. Mary’s Medical Center Blue Springs, MO
Medical Education Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Specializing In Spine Surgery
Areas of Expertise: Sports Related Spine Injury Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Spinal Stenosis Spondylolisthesis Chronic Neck and Back Pain Cervical/Lumbar Radiculopathy Disc Herniations Sciatica Myelopathy Fractures Degenerative Scoliosis Sacro-Iliac Syndrome
Best doctor visit ever.
I like Dr. Blake. Good doctor. Minus one star for inordinate wait time. Finally saw him two hours after my scheduled appointment and I was there 15 minutes early.
Very kind & patient. He was very concerned that I understood what I was going be expecting afterwards . Very nice & friendly. Made me feel like he was more a relative than a doc ..I needed that ! 5 stars
The Orthopaedic Center, Athens AL. Dr. Boyett, is amazing. Professional, attentive, courteous. All the physicians and mmI've encountered at the Ortho Center
Great atmosphere,He is really nice and his staff is also. He is a real cool Doctor that don't make you feel nervous at all.
I love the way Dr.Boyette takes the time to sit and isten to our concerns.
Excellent in all areas
HANDS DOWN !!!! VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWS HIS STUFF !!!
Very personable and eager to help. We had a wonderful experience!
Excellent