David M. Gloystein, MD

Practice: Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

Specialty: Orthopedics, Back

Office locations: Leesburg, Columbus, Dothan, Phenix City, Thomaston

Most recent review: 2 days ago New

837 Ratings

345 Comments

Dr. David M. Gloystein, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He finished his training at the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Baltimore, MD. He is passionate about patients’ spine care and prides himself on being on the cutting edge of technology, spine surgery, navigation and robotically-assisted surgery.

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He was very nice and had a great bedside manner. Staff were very nice and friendly

(2 days ago) Nov-2026

Doctor Gloystein

(5 days ago) Nov-2026

A great Christian doctor. Amen and awesome job on fixing my neck.

(6 days ago) Nov-2026

Excellent!!!

(1 week ago) Nov-2026

I am still in pain but was told I would have this for the rest of my life and was rushed to end because my workers comp would up to a limit. Even if still experiencing pain.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Felt was not really interested in my reason for requesting a visit of discussing alternatives to major back surgery that I had read on your website for same - versus more interested in performing major back surgery! Was courteous and professional but again, I don’t feel he adequately considered my as stated reason for the visit and did not really say “why” I was not a candidate for those procedures. Pretty much same for the NP or PA in her brief exam/discussion.

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

PG,for Doctor DM.Gloystein he and his team has done a wonderful job that is no more words I can say but thank you God in your son Jesus name

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

He is a great doctor and his NP is great too. Along with his staff

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

So glad I chose him, he did an awesome job

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

Great Visit with Dr. Gloystein. He listened attentively and addressed each problem.

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

GOC - Albany

117 Oakland Pkwy
Leesburg, GA 31763

GOC - Columbus

6262 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA 31909

GOC - Thomaston

522 N Center St
Thomaston, GA 30286

AOC - Dothan

512 North Shady Lane
Dothan, AL 36303

Dr. David M. Gloystein, M.D. has nearly two decades of experience in wartime spine and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Gloystein is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in all conditions of the spine. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Despite being selected as one of the 2% of graduates allowed to attend medical school, he chose to seek leadership training as a combat engineer with the 101st Airborne Division. After 4 years of service ending with promotion to Captain and having graduated from Airborne School, Air Assault School, and Ranger School, he realized that his future and passion was still medicine.

He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis, Washington. He finished his training at the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Baltimore, MD. He has held faculty appointments at Baylor University, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina where he taught physician’s assistants, medical students, and residents. He was program director of the orthopedic residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, GA from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Consultant to the Surgeon General for orthopedics in the Atlantic Region for 2 years.

Dr. Gloystein is a member of several professional associations including Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), North American Spine Society, Orthopedic Trauma Association, AO Spine North America and the Georgia Orthopedic Society. In 2019, he was awarded the Educator of the Year award for North America at the international Global Spine Congress meeting. He continues to be active in research, both as a researcher as well as a reviewer. His research has been featured in numerous spine and orthopedic journals. His recent passion is surgical safety and the avoidance of wrong-site surgery.

Dr. Gloystein has served two combat tours including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, mountain biking, and home projects. He is passionate about patients’ spine care and prides himself on being on the cutting edge of technology, including minimal access spine surgery, navigation and robotically-assisted surgery.

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