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.
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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Very soft spoken with some of the best bedside manners I have come across in a while. Would recommend 100%
(6 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very professional and knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Hands down, one of the best back surgeons out there!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very informative and nice
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very patient and professional, great bedside manners. Definitely will recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Gloystein is an excellent surgeon. Caring and makes you feel important and that what you say matters. I would certainly go back to him if I needed another spine surgery.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very prompt and professional! Explained everything thoroughly! Very pleased with visit!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very professional. Covers all concerns.
Answers all questions and concerns.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Hi, today was my, initial, visit. I was , somewhat nervous, but left, feeling comfortable. He, explained what was going on & my options to treating the problem. I had concerns, in which he answered. & seemed very focused.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very informative and explained everything to me very nice staff and appreciate all they did
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
AOC - Dothan
512 North Shady Lane Dothan, AL 36303
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
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.
Very soft spoken with some of the best bedside manners I have come across in a while. Would recommend 100%
Very professional and knowledgeable
Hands down, one of the best back surgeons out there!
Very informative and nice
Very patient and professional, great bedside manners. Definitely will recommend.
Dr. Gloystein is an excellent surgeon. Caring and makes you feel important and that what you say matters. I would certainly go back to him if I needed another spine surgery.
Very prompt and professional! Explained everything thoroughly! Very pleased with visit!
Very professional. Covers all concerns. Answers all questions and concerns.
Hi, today was my, initial, visit. I was , somewhat nervous, but left, feeling comfortable. He, explained what was going on & my options to treating the problem. I had concerns, in which he answered. & seemed very focused.
Very informative and explained everything to me very nice staff and appreciate all they did